1 Chronicles 6:58
New International Version
Hilen, Debir,

New Living Translation
Holon, Debir,

English Standard Version
Hilen with its pasturelands, Debir with its pasturelands,

Berean Standard Bible
Hilen, Debir,

King James Bible
And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,

New King James Version
Hilen with its common-lands, Debir with its common-lands,

New American Standard Bible
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

NASB 1995
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

NASB 1977
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

Legacy Standard Bible
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

Amplified Bible
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

Christian Standard Bible
Hilen and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hilen and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,

American Standard Version
and Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,

English Revised Version
and Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hilen with its pastureland, Debir with its pastureland,

International Standard Version
Hilen with its surrounding suburbs, Debir with its surrounding suburbs,

Majority Standard Bible
Hilen, Debir,

NET Bible
Hilez and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,

New Heart English Bible
and Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hilen with its suburbs, Debir with its suburbs,

World English Bible
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hilen and its outskirts, Debir and its outskirts,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hilen and its suburbs, Debir and its suburbs,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hilen and her areas, and Debir and her areas,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jether and Esthemo, with their suburbs, and Helon, and Dabir with their suburbs:

Catholic Public Domain Version
also Jattir and Eshtemoa with their suburbs, then also Hilen and Debir with their suburbs,

New American Bible
Holon with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,

New Revised Standard Version
Hilen with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Debir with its suburbs, Ashan with its suburbs,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Debir and its hamlets
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hilen with the open land about it, Debir with the open land about it;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Jethar and her suburbs, and Dabir and her suburbs,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Territories for the Levites
57So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, 58 Hilen, Debir, 59Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.…

Cross References
Joshua 21:15-16
Holon, Debir, / Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands.

Joshua 21:11-13
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,

1 Chronicles 6:54-55
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.

1 Chronicles 6:66-67
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,

1 Chronicles 6:77-78
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,

1 Chronicles 6:80-81
And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:64-65
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.

1 Chronicles 6:70-71
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.

1 Chronicles 6:72-73
From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:74-75
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, / Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:76
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:79
Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.


Treasury of Scripture

And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,

Hilen.

Joshua 15:51
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

Joshua 21:15
And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,

Debir.

Joshua 10:3,38
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, …

Joshua 12:13
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Joshua 15:49
And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir,

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Hilen
The name "Hilen" is derived from the Hebrew root "חִיל" (chil), which can mean "to be strong" or "to endure." This city, allocated to the Levites, signifies a place of strength and endurance, reflecting the enduring nature of God's provision for His people. In the context of the Levitical cities, Hilen represents a spiritual stronghold, a place where the Levites could find refuge and sustenance as they carried out their priestly duties. Historically, the allocation of cities like Hilen to the Levites underscores the importance of providing for those who serve in spiritual capacities, ensuring they have the resources needed to fulfill their roles in leading worship and teaching the law.

with its pasturelands
The phrase "with its pasturelands" indicates the provision of land for grazing, essential for the sustenance of livestock. In Hebrew, the term for pasturelands is "מִגְרָשׁ" (migrash), which refers to open land surrounding a city. This allocation was crucial for the Levites, who did not receive a tribal inheritance like the other tribes of Israel. The pasturelands provided not only physical sustenance but also a metaphorical space for spiritual growth and reflection. The inclusion of pasturelands in the Levitical cities highlights God's comprehensive care for His servants, ensuring they have both the physical and spiritual resources necessary for their ministry.

Debir
"Debir" is another city given to the Levites, and its name is derived from the Hebrew "דְּבִיר" (debir), meaning "sanctuary" or "inner sanctuary." This name is significant as it reflects the sacred role of the Levites in maintaining the spiritual sanctity of Israel. Debir, as a Levitical city, symbolizes a place of holiness and divine presence, where the Levites could live and serve God. The historical context of Debir, once a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua, illustrates the transformation of a place from paganism to a center of worship and service to the one true God. This transformation is a powerful reminder of God's redemptive work in reclaiming and sanctifying places and people for His purposes.

with its pasturelands
Reiterating the phrase "with its pasturelands" emphasizes the importance of these lands in the daily lives of the Levites. The provision of pasturelands ensured that the Levites could sustain their families and livestock, allowing them to focus on their spiritual duties without the burden of seeking additional resources. This provision reflects God's understanding of the practical needs of His servants and His desire to meet those needs abundantly. The pasturelands also serve as a symbol of God's promise to provide for His people, a promise that extends beyond physical needs to encompass spiritual nourishment and growth.

(58) Hilen.--Holon, which twice occurs in Joshua 15:51; Joshua 21:15, is a more natural form.

Debir.--Oracle, the inmost sanctuary; anciently, Kirjath-sepher (Book Town).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hilen,
חִילֵז֙ (ḥî·lêz)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2432: Hilen -- a place in Judah

Debir,
דְּבִ֖יר (də·ḇîr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1688: Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine


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