1 Chronicles 6:57 asv — And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa…

American Standard Version

"And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs, "

— 1 Chronicles 6:57, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

54

Now these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the first lot),

55

to them they gave 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 refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs,

58

and Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,

59

and Ashan with its suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with its suburbs;

60

and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its suburbs, and Allemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.

1 Chronicles 6:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:57 say?
1 Chronicles 6:57 in the American Standard Version reads: “And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs, ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:57 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:57 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 57.
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 6:57.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:57 in?
1 Chronicles 6:57 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 6:57?
1 Chronicles 6:57 reads (ASV): “And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs, ” 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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