And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs,
Parallel translations
- WEB and out of the tribe of Asher, Mashal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
- BSB From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon,
- NKJV And from the tribe of Asher: Mashal with its common-lands, Abdon with its common-lands,
- NASB and from the tribe of Asher: Mashal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
- NLT From the territory of Asher, they received Mashal, Abdon,
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From Asher they received Mashal and Abdon with their pasturelands. The Gershomite cities continue, now in Asher's territory.
Overview
The Chronicler details the towns granted to the Gershomites from the tribe of Asher in the northwest. This placement extended the Levitical presence into yet another region of the land. God's careful provision ensured that no corner of Israel lacked those appointed to lead in his worship.
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- Josh 19:26And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;
- Josh 21:30And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,
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