And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.
Parallel translations
- WEB to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and its suburbs around it;
- BSB They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.
- NKJV They gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, with its surrounding common-lands.
- NASB to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its pasture lands around it;
- NLT This territory included Hebron and its surrounding pasturelands in Judah,
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Quick answer
They were given Hebron in Judah along with its surrounding pasturelands. The priests received an ancient and significant city as their home.
Overview
Hebron, associated with Abraham and the patriarchs and later a city of refuge, was granted to the Aaronic priests. The pasturelands provided for their flocks since they held no farming territory of their own. God's gracious provision of dwelling and sustenance for his ministers reflects his care for those devoted to his service.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Josh 14:13And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.
- Josh 15:13And 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.
- Josh 21:11–13And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.
- Judg 1:20And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
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