Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.
Parallel translations
- WEB Some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.
- KJV And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.
- BSB And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:
- NKJV Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath were given cities as their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.
- NLT The descendants of Kohath were given the following towns from the territory of Ephraim, each with its pasturelands:
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Quick answer
Some Kohathite families received cities from the tribe of Ephraim. A further allotment for the Kohathites is now detailed.
Overview
The Chronicler turns to specify the particular towns granted to the remaining Kohathite families, beginning with those in Ephraim. This continues the careful accounting of God's provision for every Levitical household. It underscores that no branch of the tribe was overlooked in the LORD's ordered arrangement.
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Cross-references · 1
- Josh 21:20–26The families of the children of Kohath, the Levites, even the rest of the children of Kohath, had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.
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