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id="leftbox"><div 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 />The descendants of Merari, clan by clan, were allotted twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun.<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 Merari received by sacred lots twelve towns from the territories of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Merarites according to their clans were allotted twelve cities out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Unto the sons of Merari <i>were given</i> by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari, throughout their families, <i>they gave</i> twelve cities from the tribe of Reuben, from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari <i>were given</i> by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To the sons of Merari <i>were given</i> by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To the sons of Merari <i>were given</i> by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari <i>were given</i> twelve cities by lot, according to their families, from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Merarites were assigned by lot twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Merarites were assigned by lot 12 towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Levite clan of Merari received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The families of Merari's descendants were given 12 cities chosen by lot from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the same way, twelve towns in the territories of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun were assigned to the clan of Merari, family by family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Merari were allotted 12 towns according to their families from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The clans of Merari's descendants were allotted twelve cities within the territory of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari, for their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, by lot, [are] twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the sons of Merari, for their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, by lot, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari for their families from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulon, by lot, twelve cities.<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 the sons of Merari by families out of the tribe of Ruben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zabulon, they gave by lot twelve cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then to the sons of Merari, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, they gave by lot twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The other Kohathites obtained ten cities by lot for their clans from the tribe of Ephraim, from the tribe of Dan, and from the half-tribe of Manasseh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Merarites according to their families were allotted twelve towns out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben and out of the tribe of Dan and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To the children of Marari for their families, from the tribe of the house of Rubil, and from the tribe of the children of Gad, and from the tribe of the children of Zabalaun, thirteen cities in number.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And to the sons of Merari according to their families <i>there were given</i>, by lot, twelve cities of the tribe of Ruben, of the tribe of Gad, <i>and</i> of the tribe of Zabulon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-63.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=2022" 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">62</span>The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. <span class="reftext">63</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The Merarites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">according to their families,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: bag·gō·w·rāl (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">were allotted</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·têm (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">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 tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh- (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet.">Gad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">and Zebulun.</a> </span><span class="reftext">64</span>So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and 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/21-27.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="/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="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-2</a></span><br />The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-14.htm">Joshua 13:14</a></span><br />To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-33.htm">Joshua 13:33</a></span><br />To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them.<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/21-8.htm">Joshua 21:8</a></span><br />So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-9.htm">Joshua 21:9-19</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/21-34.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="/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 6:61-62</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.<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/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-70</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, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.</p><p class="hdg">Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11</a></b></br> And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-20.htm">Numbers 3:20</a></b></br> And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These <i>are</i> the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-7.htm">Joshua 21:7,34-40</a></b></br> The children of Merari by their families <i>had</i> out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-47.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/joshua/21-7.htm">Merar'ites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-12.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Merar'ites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-78.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Zeb'ulun</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" 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>The Merarites, according to their clans</b><br>The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, the others being the Kohathites and the Gershonites. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle, and later the temple. The Merarites specifically were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This division of labor among the Levites highlights the organized and communal nature of Israelite worship and service to God. The mention of "according to their clans" indicates the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israel, which was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling God’s commands regarding the priesthood and temple service.<p><b>were allotted twelve cities</b><br>The allocation of cities to the Levites, including the Merarites, was a fulfillment of God's command to provide for the Levites, who did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities to dwell in, along with surrounding pasturelands for their livestock. This arrangement ensured that the Levites were distributed throughout Israel, allowing them to perform their religious duties and teach the Law to the people. The number twelve is significant in biblical numerology, often representing completeness or divine order, which may symbolize the comprehensive provision for the Levites' needs.<p><b>from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun</b><br>The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun were among the twelve tribes of Israel, each with its own distinct territory. Reuben and Gad were located east of the Jordan River, while Zebulun was situated in the northern part of Canaan. The distribution of cities from these tribes to the Merarites reflects the broader integration of the Levites into the life of the nation, ensuring their presence and influence across different regions. This allocation also underscores the unity and interdependence among the tribes, as they collectively supported the Levites in their spiritual and communal roles. The geographical spread of these cities facilitated the Levites' mission to teach and uphold the covenantal laws throughout Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_merari.htm">Sons of Merari</a></b><br>One of the three main divisions of the Levites, descendants of Merari, the third son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's frames, bars, pillars, and bases.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the tabernacle and later the temple. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to dwell in.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_reuben.htm">Tribe of Reuben</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. They settled east of the Jordan River.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_gad.htm">Tribe of Gad</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob. They also settled east of the Jordan River.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Tribe of Zebulun</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob. They settled in the northern part of Canaan.<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 Levites demonstrates God's faithfulness in providing for those dedicated to His service. This reminds us that God will meet the needs of those who serve Him faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_support.htm">The Importance of Community Support</a></b><br>The Levites were supported by the other tribes, illustrating the importance of community and mutual support within the body of believers. We are called to support those in ministry and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>The sons of Merari had specific duties, and their faithfulness in these roles contributed to the overall functioning of the tabernacle. Each believer has a role in the body of Christ, and faithfulness in our duties is crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_beyond_material_possessions.htm">Inheritance Beyond Material Possessions</a></b><br>The Levites' inheritance was not land but the privilege of serving God. This teaches us to value spiritual inheritance and service over material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_god's_people.htm">Unity Among God's People</a></b><br>The distribution of cities among different tribes for the Levites shows the unity and cooperation required among God's people. We are reminded to work together harmoniously for God's purposes.<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>(63) This verse is word for word the same as <a href="/joshua/21-7.htm" title="The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.">Joshua 21:7</a>, omitting the one term "by lot."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 63.</span> - The distribution of cities to the third branch of Levi's family, that of Merari, now follows. They are selected, four from each of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, Zebulun (<a href="/joshua/21-7.htm">Joshua 21:7, 34-40</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-63.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">The Merarites,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">according to their families,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<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">were allotted</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּגּוֹרָ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(bag·gō·w·rāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·têm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<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 tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמַּטֵּ֣ה</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 Reuben,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֠אוּבֵן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gad,</span><br /><span class="heb">גָ֞ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḡāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Zebulun.</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻן֙</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:63 To the sons of Merari were given (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:62"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:62" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:64"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:64" /></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>