And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs,
And from the tribe of Asher: Mashal with its surrounding pasturelands, and Abdon with its surrounding pasturelands,
This verse lists two cities from the tribe of Asher that were given to the Levites, along with the surrounding lands needed for their livestock and daily life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage describing how the Levites (the priestly tribe) were given specific cities throughout Israel since they didn't receive a large territory like the other tribes. Instead of owning land, they were scattered among all the tribes to serve as priests and teachers of God's law. The 'suburbs' or pasturelands around these cities provided space for the Levites' animals and agricultural needs.
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