1 Chronicles 6:57
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 6:57 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 6:57 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 6:57 — KJV
“And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,”
— 1 Chronicles 6:57 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 6:57 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 6:57
“Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:57: aaron, gave, hebron
“And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:57: gave, judah, hebron
“And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:57: gave, cities, city
“Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:57: sons, aaron, cities
“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:57: gave, judah, hebron
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