1 Chronicles 6:55 net — They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands.

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"They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands."

— 1 Chronicles 6:55, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

52

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

53

his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.

54

These were the areas where Aaron’s descendants lived: The following belonged to the Kohathite clan, for they received the first allotment:

55

They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands.

56

(But the city’s land and nearby towns were allotted to Caleb son of Jephunneh.)

57

The descendants of Aaron were also allotted as cities of refuge Hebron, Libnah and its pasturelands, Jattir, Eshtemoa and its pasturelands,

58

Hilez and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,

1 Chronicles 6:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:55 say?
1 Chronicles 6:55 in the NET Bible reads: “They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:55 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:55 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 55.
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 6:55.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:55 in?
1 Chronicles 6:55 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 6:55?
1 Chronicles 6:55 reads (NET): “They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands.” 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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