1 Chronicles 6:54 kjv — Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of…

King James Version

"Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot."

— 1 Chronicles 6:54, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

51

Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,

52

Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

53

Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

54

Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.

55

And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.

56

But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

57

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,

1 Chronicles 6:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:54 say?
1 Chronicles 6:54 in the King James Version reads: “Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:54 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:54 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 54.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:54.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:54 in?
1 Chronicles 6:54 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:54?
1 Chronicles 6:54 reads (KJV): “Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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