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href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hilen with its common-lands, Debir with its common-lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hilen and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hilen and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hilen with its pastureland, Debir with its pastureland,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hilen with its surrounding suburbs, Debir with its surrounding suburbs, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hilez and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hilen, Debir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands, <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 Hilen and its outskirts, Debir and its outskirts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Hilen and its suburbs, Debir and its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hilen and her areas, and Debir and her areas,<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 Jether and Esthemo, with their suburbs, and Helon, and Dabir with their suburbs: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />also Jattir and Eshtemoa with their suburbs, then also Hilen and Debir with their suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Holon with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Debir with its suburbs, Ashan with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Debir and its hamlets<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 Hilen with the open land about it, Debir with the open land about it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Jethar and her suburbs, and Dabir and her suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-58.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=1984" 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">57</span>So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, <span class="reftext">58</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2432.htm" title="2432: ḥî·lêz (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Judah. From chayil; fortress; Chilen, a place in Palestine.">Hilen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4054.htm" title="4054: miḡ·rā·še·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Also feminine migrashah; from garash; a suburb; hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1688.htm" title="1688: də·ḇîr (N-ms) -- Or Dbir (but see Lo' Dbar); the same as dbiyr; Debir, the name of an Amoritish king and of two places in Palestine.">Debir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4054.htm" title="4054: miḡ·rā·še·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Also feminine migrashah; from garash; a suburb; hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea."></a> </span><span class="reftext">59</span>Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.…<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/21-15.htm">Joshua 21:15-16</a></span><br />Holon, Debir, / Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-11.htm">Joshua 21:11-13</a></span><br />They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) / But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. / 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-55</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-67</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">1 Chronicles 6:77-78</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">1 Chronicles 6:80-81</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">1 Chronicles 6:64-65</a></span><br />So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-70.htm">1 Chronicles 6:70-71</a></span><br />And from the half-tribe of Manasseh the rest of the clans of the Kohathites were given Aner and Bileam, together with their pasturelands. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-72.htm">1 Chronicles 6:72-73</a></span><br />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/6-74.htm">1 Chronicles 6:74-75</a></span><br />From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, / Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">1 Chronicles 6:76</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-79.htm">1 Chronicles 6:79</a></span><br />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 Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,</p><p class="hdg">Hilen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Joshua 15:51</a></b></br> And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-15.htm">Joshua 21:15</a></b></br> And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,</p><p class="hdg">Debir.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Joshua 10:3,38</a></b></br> Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13</a></b></br> The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-49.htm">Joshua 15:49</a></b></br> And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which <i>is</i> Debir,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/1-11.htm">Debir</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-55.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Suburbs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Debir</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Suburbs</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span 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'; 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This allocation is part of the broader distribution of land to the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes. The city of Hilen is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, which suggests it was a smaller or less prominent location. Its inclusion in the Levitical cities highlights the importance of providing for the spiritual leaders of Israel, ensuring they had places to live and resources to sustain their ministry. The allocation of cities to the Levites is a fulfillment of God's command in <a href="/numbers/35.htm">Numbers 35:1-8</a>, where He instructed Moses to provide cities for the Levites to dwell in. This reflects the principle that those who serve in spiritual roles are supported by the community they serve.<p><b>Debir</b><br>Debir is another city given to the Levites, located in the hill country of Judah. It is also known as Kiriath-Sepher, which means "City of Books," suggesting it may have been a center of learning or record-keeping. Debir was conquered by Joshua during the Israelite conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/10-38.htm">Joshua 10:38-39</a>), and its inclusion in the Levitical cities underscores the integration of conquered lands into the religious and cultural life of Israel. The city's name and history may symbolize the importance of knowledge and the written word in the worship and service of God. Debir's allocation to the Levites also emphasizes the role of the Levites as teachers and preservers of the Law, as they were responsible for instructing the people in God's commandments (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Deuteronomy 33:10</a>). This connection to teaching and learning can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate teacher and the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilen.htm">Hilen</a></b><br>A town allocated to the Levites in the territory of Judah. It is significant as part of the Levitical cities, which were given to the tribe of Levi for their service to God and the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/debir.htm">Debir</a></b><br>Another town given to the Levites, also located in the territory of Judah. It highlights the provision for the Levites, who had no inheritance of land like the other tribes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pasturelands.htm">Pasturelands</a></b><br>These were the lands surrounding the Levitical cities, used for grazing livestock. They were essential for the sustenance of the Levites, who relied on these lands for their livelihood.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>The tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. They were supported by the other tribes through the provision of cities and pasturelands.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/allocation_of_land.htm">Allocation of Land</a></b><br>The event of distributing land to the Levites as recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">1 Chronicles 6</a>, which underscores God's provision and the importance of supporting those dedicated to His service.<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>God ensures that those who serve Him are provided for. The allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites is a testament to His faithfulness and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_supporting_ministry.htm">The Importance of Supporting Ministry</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites supported the Levites, Christians today are called to support those in ministry, recognizing their role in spiritual leadership and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_interdependence.htm">Community and Interdependence</a></b><br>The distribution of land to the Levites highlights the interdependence within the community of God's people. Each tribe had a role in supporting the spiritual leaders, fostering unity and cooperation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The provision of pasturelands underscores the importance of stewardship. The Levites were to use these resources wisely to sustain their families and fulfill their duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Levites' dedication to their roles, despite not having a traditional inheritance, serves as a model of faithfulness and trust in God's provision.<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/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><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_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/why_does_1_chr_6_50-53_alter_names.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 omit or alter certain names compared to other lists (compare Ezra 7:1-5), and what does this suggest about its trustworthiness?</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>(58) <span class= "bld">Hilen.</span>--Holon, which twice occurs in <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm" title="And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:">Joshua 15:51</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-15.htm" title="And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,">Joshua 21:15</a>, is a more natural form.<p><span class= "bld">Debir.</span>--Oracle, the inmost sanctuary; anciently, Kirjath-sepher (Book Town).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-58.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">Hilen,</span><br /><span class="heb">חִילֵז֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥî·lêz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2432.htm">Strong's 2432: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilen -- a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Debir,</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1688.htm">Strong's 1688: </a> </span><span class="str2">Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">1 Chronicles 6:58 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-58.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:58 And Hilen with its suburbs Debir (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:57"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:57" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:59"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:59" /></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>