King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Complete Jewish Bible:
but the fields and the dependent villages of the city they gave to Kalev the son of Y'funeh.
Berean Standard Bible:
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.
American Standard Version:
but the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the fields{H7704} of the city{H5892}, and the villages{H2691} thereof, they gave{H5414} to Caleb{H3612} the son{H1121} of Jephunneh{H3312}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 15:13
- ¶ And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, [even] the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron.
Joshua 14:13
- And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 6:56
1 Chronicles 6:56 is a verse that falls within a larger section of the book detailing the distribution of land among the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel. The verse specifically mentions the allocation of fields and villages to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. This Caleb is notable for being one of the two spies, alongside Joshua, who brought back a positive report of the Promised Land and encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's promise to give them the land despite the presence of strong nations (Numbers 13-14).
The historical context of this verse is set during the time of the conquest and division of Canaan, the land promised to the descendants of Abraham. After the Israelites entered the land under Joshua's leadership, it was divided among the twelve tribes. However, the Levites, who were set apart to serve God, did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities within the territories of the other tribes, along with the surrounding pasturelands for their livestock (Joshua 21).
The theme of 1 Chronicles 6:56 is the fulfillment of God's promises and the special provision made for those who serve Him faithfully. Caleb's receipt of land is a direct reward for his faithfulness and obedience to God, as he had to wait many years after the initial promise was made to receive his inheritance. This verse underscores the importance of faith and patience in waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled, as well as the concept of divine reward for loyal service to God. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the land and His right to apportion it according to His purposes.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. - Strong's Number: H2691
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָצֵר
Transliteration: châtsêr
Pronunciation: khaw-tsare'
Description: (masculine and feminine); from חָצַר in its original sense; a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls); court, tower, village. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H3612
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלֵב
Transliteration: Kâlêb
Pronunciation: kaw-labe'
Description: perhaps a form of כֶּלֶב, or else from the same root in the sense of forcible; Caleb, the name of three Israelites; Caleb. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3312
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְפֻנֶּה
Transliteration: Yᵉphunneh
Pronunciation: yef-oon-neh'
Description: from פָּנָה; he will be prepared; Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites; Jephunneh.