1 Chronicles 6:59
1 Chronicles 6:59 in Multiple Translations
Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.
And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:
and Ashan with its suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with its suburbs;
And Ashan with its outskirts, and Beth-shemesh with its outskirts;
Ashan, Juttah and Beth Shemesh, together with their pasturelands.
And Ashan and her suburbes, and Bethshemesh and her suburbes:
and Ashan and its suburbs, and Beth-Shemesh and its suburbs.
Ashan with its pasture lands, and Beth Shemesh with its pasture lands;
And Ashan with its suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with its suburbs:
Asan also, and Bethsames, with their suburbs.
Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-Shemesh.
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1 Chronicles 6:59 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
אָשֵׁ֔ר
אֶת
מָשָׁ֖ל
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מָשָׁ֖ל
Mâshâl
H4913
Mashal
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
Abdon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:59
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מָשָׁ֖ל
Mâshâl
H4913
"Mashal"
N-proper
Mashal is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a town in the territory of Asher, allocated to the Levites. It's also known as Mishal. This town is part of the biblical geography.
Definition: § Mashal = "entreaty" a town in the territory of Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites Another name of mish.al (מִשְׁאָל "Mishal" H4861)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Mashal. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:59.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
"Abdon"
N-proper
Abdon was a place in Palestine and also the name of four Israelites, including a judge and a Benjamite. His name means servile or servant, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Another name of akh.bor (עַכְבּוֹר "Achbor" H5907H) § Abdon = "servile" 1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan' 2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon 4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor' 5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Abdon. Compare H5683 (עֶבְרֹן). See also: Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 8:23; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:59
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Territories for the Levites
57So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,
58Hilen, Debir,
59Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.
60And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. 61To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:16 | Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:42 | Libnah, Ether, Ashan, |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 6:12–19 | And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh. Now the people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark, they were overjoyed at the sight. The cart came to the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there near a large rock. The people chopped up the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD. And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD. And when the five rulers of the Philistines saw this, they returned to Ekron that same day. As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. The number of gold rats also corresponded to the number of Philistine cities belonging to the five rulers—the fortified cities and their outlying villages. And the large rock on which they placed the ark of the LORD stands to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh. But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter. |
| 4 | Joshua 15:10 | The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 4:32 | And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— |
| 6 | Jeremiah 43:13 | He will demolish the sacred pillars of the temple of the sun in the land of Egypt, and he will burn down the temples of the gods of Egypt.’” |
1 Chronicles 6:59 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:59, lists the cities and pasturelands given to the descendants of Aaron, showing God's care and provision for those who serve Him. Just as the Lord provided for the Levites, He also provides for our needs, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34. We can trust in His faithfulness and generosity, knowing that He cares for us and wants to provide for us. By looking at how God provided for the Levites, we can learn to trust in His care and provision for our own lives, just as it is written in Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in 1 Chronicles 6:59?
The cities listed in 1 Chronicles 6:59, including Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, were given to the descendants of Aaron as part of their inheritance, as seen in Joshua 21:13-19, which also lists the cities given to the Levites.
Why were pasturelands included with the cities in 1 Chronicles 6:59?
The inclusion of pasturelands with the cities in 1 Chronicles 6:59 indicates that the Lord was providing for the physical needs of the Levites, just as He promised in Deuteronomy 10:9 and Numbers 35:1-8, to care for them as they served Him.
How does 1 Chronicles 6:59 relate to the rest of the chapter?
1 Chronicles 6:59 is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 that describes the cities given to the Levites, highlighting God's provision and care for those who serve Him, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 6:57-58 and 1 Chronicles 6:60-61.
What can we learn about God's character from 1 Chronicles 6:59?
From 1 Chronicles 6:59, we see God's faithfulness and generosity in providing for the Levites, demonstrating His character as a God who cares for His people, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:25-34.
Reflection Questions
- How does the Lord provide for my physical and spiritual needs, just as He did for the Levites in 1 Chronicles 6:59?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, trust in God's faithfulness and provision in my life?
- What are some ways I can serve the Lord, just as the Levites did, and how can I trust in His care and provision for me?
- How can I apply the principle of God's care for those who serve Him, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:59, to my own life and service to Him?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:59
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:54].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:59
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:59
(59) Ashan (smoke); in Joshua, Ain (fountain). The place may have had both names, from a fountain rising like a column of smoke. “Juttah and her pastures” has fallen out here (Joshua 21:16). At the end of the verse Joshua adds, “Nine cities out of these two tribes,” viz., Judah and Simeon.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:59
59. Ashan] Joshua 21:16, Ain. with her suburbs] Joshua 21:16 adds, And Juttah with her suburbs. Cp. the Critical Note at the head of this section. Beth-shemesh] Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:9; 2 Kings 14:11; 2 Kings 14:13 (= 2 Chronicles 25:21; 2 Chronicles 25:23). A town in the S.W. of Judah, now ‘Ain Shems, situated at the point at which the hill-country of Judah begins, as one goes by the railway from Jaffa to Jerusalem (Bädeker, p. 13).
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