1 Chronicles 17

1 Chronicles 17:1

Descendants of Aaron

These verses are a repetition of the priestly line from Aaron to Zadok and Ahimaaz (1 Chronicles 6:4-8). This repetition confirms that the priests from the line of Zadok are the only ones among the Levitical divisions in the days of David who are authorized to offer sacrifices.

At the same time, this section forms the transition to the priest cities mentioned in the next section.

1 Chronicles 17:2

Descendants of Aaron

These verses are a repetition of the priestly line from Aaron to Zadok and Ahimaaz (1 Chronicles 6:4-8). This repetition confirms that the priests from the line of Zadok are the only ones among the Levitical divisions in the days of David who are authorized to offer sacrifices.

At the same time, this section forms the transition to the priest cities mentioned in the next section.

1 Chronicles 17:3

Descendants of Aaron

These verses are a repetition of the priestly line from Aaron to Zadok and Ahimaaz (1 Chronicles 6:4-8). This repetition confirms that the priests from the line of Zadok are the only ones among the Levitical divisions in the days of David who are authorized to offer sacrifices.

At the same time, this section forms the transition to the priest cities mentioned in the next section.

1 Chronicles 17:4

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:5

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:6

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:7

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:8

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:9

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:10

The Priest Cities

Among the priest cities are also the cities of refuge (1 Chronicles 6:57). For the six cities of refuge see Numbers 35; Deuteronomy 19; Joshua 20 (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9).

1 Chronicles 17:11

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:12

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:13

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:14

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:15

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:16

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:17

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:18

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:19

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:20

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:21

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:22

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:23

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:24

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:25

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:26

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.

1 Chronicles 17:27

The Levite Cities

The Levite cities listed here can also be found in Joshua 21 (Joshua 21:1-45; for further explanation see the comments on Joshua). There are forty-eight Levite cities. They are scattered throughout the land, as Jacob foretold about Levi in his prophetic address to his sons (Genesis 49:7).

These cities are given to the Levites by the other tribes. This does not mean that they have actually taken possession of these cities. For example, we know from Judges 1 that the tribes did not succeed in conquering all cities. This may also explain some differences that exists between the list here and in Joshua 21.