1 Chronicles 6:75 — Word Study
WLCוְאֶת־ חוּקֹק֙ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֔יהָ וְאֶת־ רְחֹ֖ב וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃
BSAand the object markerve.'Et Hukokchu.Kok and the object markerve.'Et pasture lands itsmig.ra.Shei.ha and the object markerve.'Et Rehobre.Cho and the object markerve.'Et pasture lands itsmig.ra.Shei.ha
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| חוּקֹק֙ | Hukok | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| מִגְרָשֶׁ֔יהָ | pasture lands its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| רְחֹ֖ב | Rehob | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃ | pasture lands its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands. |
| KJV | And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs: |
| ASV | and Hukok with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs; |
| YLT | and Hukok and its suburbs, and Rehob and its suburbs; |
| WEB | Hukok with its pasture lands, and Rehob with its pasture lands; |
| BBE | And Hukok with its outskirts, and Rehob with its outskirts; |
Where they part company is in the inclusion of מִגְרָשׁ — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is simple, presenting a list of cities and their corresponding pasturelands.
2 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 6:75
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Context — Cities and Pasturelands of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 6:75 describes the towns allocated to the Levites from the tribe of Asher, specifically mentioning Hukok and Rehob, along with their pasturelands. This allocation reflects the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that the Levites, who served in the temple, had the necessary resources for their sustenance and duties.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 21:31 | Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מִגְרָשׁ, migraShei.hagenerated
The word מִגְרָשׁ (migraSh) refers to open land or pasture, often associated with areas where livestock graze. It highlights the communal aspect of land use in biblical times.
The parsing indicates that it is a common noun in the plural form, which suggests multiple areas or expanses of pastureland. The construct form with the suffix indicates possession, meaning 'its pasturelands,' which ties the land directly to the cities of Hukok and Rehob.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause lists the cities and their pasturelands: חוּקֹק֙ (Hukok), וְאֶת־ רְחֹ֖ב (and Rehob), followed by the phrase indicating their pasturelands. The structure is straightforward, presenting the locations in a simple list format.
The repeated use of the conjunction וְאֶת־ (ve.'Et) serves to connect each item in the list, emphasizing the inclusion of both the cities and their respective pasturelands.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 6:75 lists the cities of Hukok and Rehob, along with their pasturelands. These locations were assigned to the Levites from the tribe of Asher, indicating the importance of land for their sustenance.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Hukok and Rehob were cities assigned to the Levites, providing them with necessary resources for their service.
Pasturelands are mentioned to indicate the areas where livestock could graze, which was essential for the livelihood of the Levites.
This verse is part of a larger narrative detailing the allocation of cities and lands to the tribes of Israel, particularly the Levites, who had specific roles in the community.
Yes, Hukok and Rehob are mentioned in other passages, indicating their significance in the tribal allocations and the history of Israel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the role of the Levites from this verse?
- How does the allocation of land reflect God's provision for His people?
- In what ways do the cities and pasturelands symbolize community and shared resources?
- How can we apply the principles of stewardship seen in this verse to our own lives?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 6:75 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(54-81) The Levitical cities, beginning with those of the Aavonites, the principal branch of the Kohathite clan. This list deals with the same topic as Joshua 21:3-40, with which, upon the whole, it is in substantial agreement. 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 are parallel to Joshua 21:10-19.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges75. Hukok] Read Helkath with Joshua 21:31 (cp. Joshua 19:25).
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 6 →The verse in English, compared — 8 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.
Hukok with its pasture lands, and Rehob with its pasture lands;
Tyndale line
And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs:
and Hukok with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs;
And Hukok and her suburbs, and Rehob and her suburbes,
Simplified
And Hukok with its outskirts, and Rehob with its outskirts;
Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands;
Strictly literal
and Hukok and its suburbs, and Rehob and its suburbs;
T4T (Translation for Translators) is not shown above. It restates the passage rather than the verse, so there is no line of English to set beside the others — which is a fact about that translation, not a fault in it.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
וְאֶת־ חוּקֹק֙ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֔יהָ וְאֶת־ רְחֹ֖ב וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃ — The Masoretic Text is consistent with the wording found in other ancient witnesses, confirming the cities and pasturelands allocated to the Levites.
וְאֶת־ חוּקֹק֙ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֔יהָ וְאֶת־ רְחֹ֖ב וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃
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The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 6:75
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אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
חֻקֹֿק (Chuqqog) refers to a location, specifically a town associated with the tribe of Naphtali and another in Asher. The name is derived from a root meaning 'appointed.' There is some uncertainty, as one entry suggests it may be an error for another name, חֶלְקָת (Helkath). It appears in Joshua 19:34 and 1 Chronicles 6:60.
H2712a חֻקֹֿק in tribe of Naphtali H2712b חוּקֹק prob. err. for חֶלְקָת֙ (q.v.)
2712 Chuqqog Khook-koke'
or (fully) Chuwqoq {khoo-koke'}; from 2710; appointed;
Chukkok or Chukok, a place in Palestine:--Hukkok, Hukok.
see HEBREW for 02710
חֻקֹֿק (chuq.qoq) — Hukkok.
§ Hukkok = "appointed"
a town on the boundary of Naphtali
חוּקֹק (chu.qoq) — Hukok.
Hukkok = "appointed"
a city in Asher
Another name of chel.qat (חֶלְקָת֙ "Helkath" H2520)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
hu'-kok.
See HELKATH.
a name which in (1 Chronicles 6:75) is erroneously used for HELKATH, which see.
→ See HELKATH
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
מִגְרָשׁ (migrash) refers to common or open land, often associated with areas where flocks are driven for pasture. It can denote a suburb or the space around a building, and is noted in Ezekiel 27:28. The term is derived from a root meaning to drive out.
מִגְרָשׁ n.m. common, common-land, open land
base
H4054 מִגְרָשׁ
4054 migrash mig-rawsh'
also (in plural) feminine (Ezek. 27:28) migrashah
{mig-raw-shaw'}; from 1644; a suburb (i.e. open country
whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area
around a building, or the margin of the sea:--cast out,
suburb.
see HEBREW for 01644
מִגְרָשׁ (mig.rash) — pasture.
common, common land, open land, suburb
HNcmpc/Sp3fs — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3fs
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
רְחוֹב (Rechob) means "broad place" and refers to a location in Syria and a town in Asher. It is associated with several figures, including a man from Zobah, the father of Hadadezer, and a Levite who sealed a covenant with Nehemiah. The term also marks the northern limit of the spies' exploration in Canaan.
רְחוֹב, רְחֹב n.pr.
loc.:
towards Hamath
in Asher
m.:
Aram. name
post-exilic Levite
base
H7340 רְחוֹב, רְחֹב
7340 Rchob rekh-obe'
or Rchowb {rekh-obe'}; the same as 7339; Rechob, the name of
a place in Syria, also of a Syrian and an Israelite:--Rehob.
see HEBREW for 07339
רְחוֹב (re.chov) — Rehob.
§ Rehob = "broad place"
the northern limit of the exploration of the spies in Canaan; on the road to Hamath
רְחוֹב (re.chov) — Rehob.
§ Rehob = "broad place"
a town in Asher
רְחוֹב (re.chov) — Rehob.
A man of Zobah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.3;
father of: Hadadezer (H1909)
§ Rehob = "broad place"
1) father of Hadadezer the king of Zobah who was killed by David
2) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
3) the northern limit of the exploration of the spies in Canaan; on the road to Hamath
4) a town in Asher
5) a second town by the same name also in Asher
רְחוֹב (re.chov) — Rehob.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.11
§ Rehob = "broad place"
1) father of Hadadezer the king of Zobah who was killed by David
2) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
re'-hob (rechobh; Rhoob, Rhaab):
(1) Etymologically the word means "broad" and might be applied either to a road or a plain. Rehob is given (Nu 13:21) as the northern limit of Israel as reached by the spies. This agrees with the position assigned to Beth-rehob in the narrative of the settlement of the Danites (Jud 18:28). It is mentioned again along with the kingdom of Zobah in connection with the wars of Saul (1Sa 14:47 Septuagint Lag.), and as having been associated with, Zobah and Maacah against David in the Ammonite war and as having been defeated by him (2Sa 10:6). Robinson sought to identify it with Hunin, but it hardly suits the references. Buhl (GAP, 240) following…
Rehob
Street; broad place. (1.) The father of Hadadezer, king of Tobah (2 Sam. 8:3, 12).
(2.) Neh. 10:11.
(3.) The same, probably, as Beth-rehob (2 Sam. 10:6, 8; Judg. 18:28), a place in the north of Palestine (Num. 13:21). It is now supposed to be represented by the castle of Hunin, south-west of Dan, on the road from Hamath into Coele-Syria.
(4.) A town of Asher (Josh. 19:28), to the east of Zidon.
(5.) Another town of Asher (Josh. 19:30), kept possession of by the Canaanites (
The father of Hadadezer king of Zobah, whom David smote at the Euphrates. (2 Samuel 8:3,12) (B.C. before 1043.) A Levite or family of Levites who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:11) (B.C. 410.) The northern limit of the exploration of the spies. (Numbers 13:21) Robinson fixes the position of Rehob as not far from Tell el-Kady and Banias . One of the towns allotted to Asher. (Joshua 19:28) Asher contained another Rehob, (Joshua 19:30) but the situation of these towns is unknown.
1. A Levitical city in Asher, Jos 19:28; 21:31, on the northern border of the Holy Land, called also Beth-rehob, and lying in a valley south of Anti-Lebanon, not far north of Dan, Nu 13:21; Jud 18:28. It was long governed by its own kings, Jud 1:31, but in the time of David was rendered tributary, 2Sa 10:6,8,19. Some think there were two cities of this name in Asher.
2. The father of Hadadezer king of Zobah in Syria, 2Sa 8:3.
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
מִגְרָשׁ (migrash) refers to common or open land, often associated with areas where flocks are driven for pasture. It can denote a suburb or the space around a building, and is noted in Ezekiel 27:28. The term is derived from a root meaning to drive out.
מִגְרָשׁ n.m. common, common-land, open land
base
H4054 מִגְרָשׁ
4054 migrash mig-rawsh'
also (in plural) feminine (Ezek. 27:28) migrashah
{mig-raw-shaw'}; from 1644; a suburb (i.e. open country
whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area
around a building, or the margin of the sea:--cast out,
suburb.
see HEBREW for 01644
מִגְרָשׁ (mig.rash) — pasture.
common, common land, open land, suburb
HNcmpc/Sp3fs — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3fs