King James Version:
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And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The descendants of Gershom were assigned, clan by clan, thirteen cities from the tribes of Yissakhar, Asher, Naftali and M'nasheh in Bashan.
Berean Standard Bible:
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.
American Standard Version:
And to the sons of Gershom, according to their families, out of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And to the sons{H1121} of Gershom{H1647} throughout their families{H4940} out of the tribe{H4294} of Issachar{H3485}, and out of the tribe{H4294} of Asher{H836}, and out of the tribe{H4294} of Naphtali{H5321}, and out of the tribe{H4294} of Manasseh{H4519} in Bashan{H1316}, thirteen{H7969}{H6240} cities{H5892}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 2:22
- And she bare [him] a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.
1 Chronicles 6:71
- Unto the sons of Gershom [were given] out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs:
1 Chronicles 6:76
- And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.
Joshua 21:27
- And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the [other] half tribe of Manasseh [they gave] Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, [to be] a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.
Joshua 21:33
- All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families [were] thirteen cities with their suburbs.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 6:62
1 Chronicles 6:62 is part of a larger section in the book that details the allocations of cities to the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel, charged with religious duties and not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they received specific cities within the territories of the other tribes to live in and manage.
The verse specifically mentions the sons of Gershom, who were descendants of Levi through his son Gershom. These Levites were assigned cities from four different tribes: Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. The historical context of this verse is set after the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites, when the land was being divided among the tribes of Israel, following the commands given by Moses and Joshua.
The theme of 1 Chronicles 6:62 is the organization and structuring of Israelite society according to divine mandate. It reflects the importance of the Levites in Israel's religious life and their dependence on the generosity of other tribes for their livelihood. This distribution of cities was a practical way to ensure that the Levites could carry out their priestly duties among the people while also being provided for. The mention of "thirteen cities" indicates a specific and deliberate allocation, emphasizing the careful planning and fairness with which the Israelites were to treat the Levites, acknowledging their unique role in the community.
This verse also underscores the unity of Israel as a nation, with each tribe contributing to the welfare of the Levites, thus fostering interdependence among the tribes. It highlights the communal responsibility to support religious functionaries and the infrastructure necessary for maintaining the worship of God in ancient Israelite society.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H1647
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּרְשֹׁם
Transliteration: Gêrᵉshôm
Pronunciation: gay-resh-ome'
Description: for גֵּרְשׁוֹן; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites; Gershom. - Strong's Number: H4940
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
Transliteration: mishpâchâh
Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red). - Strong's Number: H4294
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטֶּה
Transliteration: maṭṭeh
Pronunciation: mat-teh'
Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H3485
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשָּׂשכָר
Transliteration: Yissâˢkâr
Pronunciation: yis-saw-kawr'
Description: (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar. - Strong's Number: H836
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָשֵׁר
Transliteration: ʼÂshêr
Pronunciation: aw-share'
Description: from אָשַׁר,; happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine; Asher - Strong's Number: H5321
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַפְתָּלִי
Transliteration: Naphtâlîy
Pronunciation: naf-taw-lee'
Description: from פָּתַל; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Naphtali. - Strong's Number: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H1316
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׁן
Transliteration: Bâshân
Pronunciation: baw-shawn'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan; Bashan. - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H6240
There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂר
Transliteration: ʻâsâr
Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). - 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.