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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Some of the Kohathite clans were given as their territory towns from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Kohath were given the following towns from the territory of Ephraim, each with its pasturelands:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the residue</i> of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath <i>were given</i> cities as their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their [allotted] territory from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the families of the Kohathites were given towns from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the families of the Kohathites were given towns from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some of the families of the Kohath clan received their towns from the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Some of the families of Kohath's descendants had cities chosen by lot from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some of the families of the clan of Kohath were assigned towns and pasture lands in the territory of Ephraim: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A few of the families of Kohath's descendants had towns of their territory allotted from the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The clans of Kohath's descendants also received territory within the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the families of the sons of Kohath, of the Levites, even the rest of the descendants of Kohath, had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and some of the families of the sons of Kohath have cities of their border from the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and some of the families of the sons of Kohath have cities of their border from the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the families of the sons of Kohath and there will be cities of their bound from the tribe of the sons of Ephraim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to them that were of the kindred of the sons of Caath, and the cities in their borders were of the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And for those who were from the kindred of the sons of Kohath, the cities with their borders were from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The clans of the Kohathites obtained cities by lot from the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had towns of their territory out of the tribe of Ephraim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover they had other cities and their territory out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the cities and their borders were from the tribe of the house of Aphreim.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>to the members</i> of the families of the sons of Caath there were also given the cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Territories for the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">65</span>They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. <span class="reftext">66</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: ū·mim·miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">And some of the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Kohathites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6955.htm" title="6955: qə·hāṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">were given cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: mim·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·rā·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: ḡə·ḇū·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">for their territory:</a> </span><span class="reftext">67</span>They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Joshua 21:13-19</a></span><br />So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, / Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Holon, Debir, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-1.htm">Numbers 35:1-8</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-1.htm">Joshua 21:1-3</a></span><br />Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Joshua 21:4-8</a></span><br />The first lot came out for the Kohathite clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. / The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-9.htm">Joshua 21:9-12</a></span><br />From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name / to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-20.htm">Joshua 21:20-26</a></span><br />The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim / they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer, / Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Joshua 21:27-33</a></span><br />This is what the Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: From the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan, a city of refuge for the manslayer, and Beeshterah—two cities, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, / Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-34.htm">Joshua 21:34-40</a></span><br />This is what the Merarite clan (the rest of the Levites) were given: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Jokneam, Kartah, / Dimnah, and Nahalal—four cities, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-41.htm">Joshua 21:41-42</a></span><br />For the Levites, then, there were forty-eight cities in all, together with their pasturelands, within the territory of the Israelites. / Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Joshua 21:43-45</a></span><br />Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">1 Chronicles 6:61-65</a></span><br />To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. / The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-67.htm">1 Chronicles 6:67-70</a></span><br />They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, / Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">1 Chronicles 6:71-76</a></span><br />The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">1 Chronicles 6:77-81</a></span><br />The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.</p><p class="hdg">the residue.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">1 Chronicles 6:61</a></b></br> And unto the sons of Kohath, <i>which were</i> left of the family of that tribe, <i>were cities given</i> out of the half tribe, <i>namely, out of</i> the half <i>tribe</i> of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-20.htm">Joshua 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class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 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valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And some of the clans of the Kohathites</b><br>The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Kohath, the second son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, and the lampstand. This role highlights their importance in the religious life of Israel. The Kohathites' duties are detailed in <a href="/numbers/4.htm">Numbers 4</a>, where their responsibilities are outlined. Their service underscores the holiness and reverence required in handling sacred items, pointing to the need for purity and dedication in worship.<p><b>were given cities</b><br>The allocation of cities to the Levites, including the Kohathites, is a fulfillment of God's command in <a href="/numbers/35.htm">Numbers 35:1-8</a>. The Levites were not given a specific territory like the other tribes but were instead distributed among the tribes of Israel to serve as priests and teachers of the Law. This distribution ensured that the spiritual needs of the Israelites were met throughout the land. The cities provided to the Levites also included pasturelands for their livestock, indicating God's provision for their physical needs as they fulfilled their spiritual duties.<p><b>from the tribe of Ephraim</b><br>Ephraim was one of the tribes descended from Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob. The tribe of Ephraim held a significant position in Israel, often representing the northern kingdom in later biblical history. The allocation of cities within Ephraim's territory to the Kohathites reflects the integration of the Levites into the broader community of Israel, ensuring that the priestly influence was present in all regions. Ephraim's prominence is seen in prophecies and blessings, such as those in <a href="/genesis/48-19.htm">Genesis 48:19</a>, where Jacob blesses Ephraim over his older brother Manasseh, indicating the tribe's future importance.<p><b>for their territory</b><br>The concept of territory for the Levites is unique, as they did not possess land in the same way as the other tribes. Instead, their "territory" consisted of cities scattered throughout the land of Israel. This arrangement emphasized their role as spiritual leaders and servants to all the tribes, rather than being tied to a specific geographic location. The Levites' presence in various territories served as a constant reminder of the centrality of worship and adherence to God's laws in the life of the nation. This distribution also foreshadows the New Testament concept of believers being "a royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), called to serve and minister in diverse contexts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_kohath.htm">Sons of Kohath</a></b><br>Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, and his descendants were responsible for the care of the sanctuary. The Kohathites had a special role in the service of the tabernacle, particularly in carrying the most sacred objects.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_ephraim.htm">Tribe of Ephraim</a></b><br>Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This tribe was known for its strength and played a significant role in the history of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_of_territory.htm">Cities of Territory</a></b><br>The passage refers to the allocation of cities to the Kohathites within the territory of the tribe of Ephraim. This allocation was part of the broader distribution of land to the Levites, who did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_servants.htm">God's Provision for His Servants</a></b><br>The allocation of cities to the Kohathites demonstrates God's provision for those who serve Him. Even though the Levites did not receive a large territory, God ensured they had places to live and serve.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>The Levites' inheritance was not land but the privilege of serving in the temple. This reminds us of the value of spiritual over material inheritance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interdependence_among_god's_people.htm">Interdependence Among God's People</a></b><br>The Kohathites' cities within Ephraim's territory illustrate the interdependence among the tribes of Israel. Each tribe had a role in supporting the Levites, who in turn served the spiritual needs of the nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>The Kohathites had specific duties in the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of faithfulness in the roles God assigns to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_6_1-15_historically_reliable.htm">How can the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 be historically reliable if external archaeological sources do not confirm these priestly generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(66) <span class= "bld">And the residue of the families.</span>--The Hebrew text can hardly mean this; and <a href="/joshua/21-20.htm" title="And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites which remained of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.">Joshua 21:20</a> shows that it is incorrect. The original text must have been, "And to the families of the sons of Kohath:--and the cities of their border were of the tribe of Ephraim." The construction breaks off, and a new start is made by the words "and the cities," &c. The verse is abridged as compared with Joshua, <span class= "ital">50100</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And some of the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִֽמִּשְׁפְּח֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mim·miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kohathites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were given cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמַּטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mim·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for their territory:</span><br /><span class="heb">גְבוּלָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḇū·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:66 Some of the families of the sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:65"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:65" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-67.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:67"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:67" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>