1 Chronicles 6:56
New International Version
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

New Living Translation
but the fields and outlying areas belonging to the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

English Standard Version
but the fields of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Berean Standard Bible
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

King James Bible
But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

New King James Version
But the fields of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

New American Standard Bible
but they gave the fields of the city and its settlements to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

NASB 1995
but the fields of the city and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

NASB 1977
but the fields of the city and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Legacy Standard Bible
but the fields of the city and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Amplified Bible
but the fields of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Christian Standard Bible
but the fields and settlements around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

American Standard Version
but the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Contemporary English Version
But the farmland and villages around Hebron were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

English Revised Version
but the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
but the fields belonging to the city and its villages were given to Caleb, son of Jephunneh.

Good News Translation
The fields and villages, however, that belonged to the city were assigned to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

International Standard Version
The fields adjacent to the city and its villages were allotted to Jephunneh's son Caleb.

Majority Standard Bible
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

NET Bible
(But the city's land and nearby towns were allotted to Caleb son of Jephunneh.)

New Heart English Bible
but the fields of the city, and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the fields of the city, and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

World English Bible
but the fields of the city and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they gave the field of the city and its villages to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

Young's Literal Translation
and the field of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the field of the city and its enclosures they gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the fields of the city, and the villages to Caleb son of Jephone.

Catholic Public Domain Version
but they gave the fields of the city, and the villages, to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.

New American Bible
However, the open country and the villages belonging to the city had been given to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.

New Revised Standard Version
but the fields of the city and its villages they gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But all the fields of the city, and those which were round about it, they gave to Caleb the son of Jophaniah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the fields of the cities that were around it they gave to Kalab, son of Yuphna.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
but the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But the fields of the city, and its villages, they gave to Chaleb the son of Jephonne.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Territories for the Levites
55They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. 56 But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. 57So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,…

Cross References
Joshua 21:12
But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession.

Numbers 35:2-5
“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. / The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. ...

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
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.

Joshua 14:4
The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds.

Joshua 13:14
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.

Joshua 21:1-3
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:

Leviticus 25:32-34
As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.

Ezekiel 48:10-14
This will be the holy portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side, and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center will be the sanctuary of the LORD. / It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray. / It will be a special portion for them set apart from the land, a most holy portion adjacent to the territory of the Levites. ...

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Acts 7:5
He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Genesis 48:22
And to you, as one who is above your brothers, I give the ridge of land that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.”

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Luke 18:29-30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”

Mark 10:29-30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.


Treasury of Scripture

But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

the fields.

Joshua 14:13
And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Joshua 15:13
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.

Caleb.

1 Chronicles 4:15
And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.

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but the fields and villages
This phrase indicates a distinction between the city itself and its surrounding areas. In ancient Israel, cities were often fortified centers of administration and worship, while the fields and villages provided agricultural support and sustenance. The Hebrew word for "fields" (שָׂדֶה, sadeh) often refers to open land used for farming or grazing, highlighting the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites. "Villages" (חַצֵּר, chatser) suggests smaller, less fortified settlements. This allocation reflects the practical needs of the community, ensuring that those who lived in the city had access to resources necessary for survival.

around the city
The phrase "around the city" emphasizes the geographical relationship between the urban center and its rural surroundings. In the context of ancient Israel, cities were often strategically located for defense and trade, while the surrounding lands were essential for agriculture and livestock. This arrangement underscores the interconnectedness of urban and rural life, with each playing a vital role in the community's overall well-being. The Hebrew term for "city" (עִיר, ir) often implies a place of refuge and governance, suggesting that the fields and villages were integral to the city's sustenance and security.

were given to Caleb
The act of giving these lands to Caleb signifies a reward or inheritance. Caleb, a prominent figure in the Israelite community, is known for his faithfulness and courage, particularly during the exploration of Canaan (Numbers 13-14). The Hebrew verb "given" (נָתַן, natan) implies a deliberate and purposeful act, often associated with divine or authoritative allocation. This gift to Caleb reflects God's recognition of his loyalty and the fulfillment of a promise made to him for his unwavering faith.

son of Jephunneh
This designation identifies Caleb's lineage, grounding his identity within the tribal and familial structures of Israel. Jephunneh, Caleb's father, is mentioned to emphasize Caleb's heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. In the Hebrew tradition, lineage is significant, as it often determines one's role and inheritance within the community. Caleb's identification as the "son of Jephunneh" reinforces his rightful claim to the land and highlights the importance of family and ancestry in the biblical narrative.

(56) To Caleb the son of Jephunneh.--Josh. adds "as his possession."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the fields
שְׂדֵ֥ה (śə·ḏêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7704: Field, land

and villages
חֲצֵרֶ֑יהָ (ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)
Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

around the city
הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

were given
נָתְנ֖וּ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to Caleb
לְכָלֵ֥ב (lə·ḵā·lêḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3612: Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jephunneh.
יְפֻנֶּֽה׃ (yə·p̄un·neh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3312: Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite


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