Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.
Los descendientes de Merari recibieron doce ciudades por sorteo, repartidas entre sus grupos familiares. Estas ciudades vinieron de los territorios de las tribus de Rubén, Gad y Zabulón.
Los descendientes de Merari recibieron doce ciudades por sorteo de las tribus de Rubén, Gad y Zabulón.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This passage is part of the detailed record of how the Levites (the priestly tribe) were given cities throughout Israel since they didn't receive their own territorial inheritance like the other tribes. The Merarites were one of three main family groups within the tribe of Levi, responsible for transporting and caring for the structural elements of the tabernacle. The practice of casting lots was a common way to make decisions that were believed to be guided by God's will.
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