Hilen, Debir,
Parallel translations
- WEB Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,
- KJV And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,
- NKJV Hilen with its common-lands, Debir with its common-lands,
- NASB Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,
- NLT Holon, Debir,
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Quick answer
The priests also received Hilen and Debir with their pasturelands. The list of priestly towns continues.
Overview
The Chronicler records the further cities allotted to Aaron's descendants throughout Judah. Each town with its pastureland provided home and livelihood for the priests scattered among the people. This steady provision underscores God's faithfulness in caring for those who served at his altar.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Josh 10:3Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,
- Josh 21:15Holon, Debir,
- Josh 15:51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
- Josh 10:38Finally Joshua and all Israel with him turned toward Debir and fought against it.
- Josh 15:49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),
- Josh 12:13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
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