1 Chronicles 6:58 bbe — And Hilen with its outskirts, Debir with its outskirts,

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"And Hilen with its outskirts, Debir with its outskirts,"

— 1 Chronicles 6:58, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

55

To them they gave Hebron and its outskirts in the land of Judah;

56

But the open country of the town, and the small places round it, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.

57

And to the sons of Aaron they gave Hebron, the town to which men might go in flight and be safe, and Libnah with its outskirts, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its outskirts,

58

And Hilen with its outskirts, Debir with its outskirts,

59

And Ashan with its outskirts, and Beth-shemesh with its outskirts;

60

And from the tribe of Benjamin: Geba with its outskirts, and Alemeth with its outskirts, and Anathoth with its outskirts. All their towns among their families were thirteen towns.

61

And to the rest of the sons of Kohath there were given by the Lord's decision ten towns out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim and out of the tribe of Dan and out of the half-tribe of Manasseh.

1 Chronicles 6:58 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:58 say?
1 Chronicles 6:58 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Hilen with its outskirts, Debir with its outskirts,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:58 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:58 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 58.
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 6:58.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:58 in?
1 Chronicles 6:58 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 6:58?
1 Chronicles 6:58 reads (BBE): “And Hilen with its outskirts, Debir with its outskirts,” 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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