And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.
And from the tribe of Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee with its surrounding pasturelands, Hammon with its surrounding pasturelands, and Kirjathaim with its surrounding pasturelands.
This verse lists three cities from the tribe of Naphtali that were given to the Levites, along with the grazing lands around them for their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, after the Israelites conquered Canaan and settled the Promised Land, the Levites were assigned specific cities to live in because they did not receive a tribal inheritance like the other tribes, allowing them to focus on their religious duties. This verse from 1 Chronicles lists cities given from the tribe of Naphtali to the Levites, including Kedesh, Hammon, and Kirjathaim, as part of a broader allocation described in books like Joshua and Chronicles. These assignments ensured the Levites were integrated into Israelite society while being supported by the surrounding tribes.
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