Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version from the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan east of Jericho they received Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, New Living Translation From the territory of Reuben, east of the Jordan River opposite Jericho, they received Bezer (a desert town), Jahaz, English Standard Version and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, out of the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasturelands, Jahzah with its pasturelands, Berean Standard Bible From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, King James Bible And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, New King James Version And on the other side of the Jordan, across from Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, they were given from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its common-lands, Jahzah with its common-lands, New American Standard Bible and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, NASB 1995 and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, NASB 1977 and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, Legacy Standard Bible and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, Amplified Bible and on the other side of the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan the Levites were given, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness and Jahzah with their pasture lands, Christian Standard Bible From the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan at Jericho, to the east of the Jordan, they received Bezer in the desert and its pasturelands, Jahzah and its pasturelands, Holman Christian Standard Bible From the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan at Jericho, to the east of the Jordan, they received Bezer in the desert and its pasturelands, Jahzah and its pasturelands, American Standard Version and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs, English Revised Version and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, GOD'S WORD® Translation From the tribe of Reuben, Merari's descendants received land east of the Jordan River and across from Jericho: Bezer in the wilderness with its pastureland, Jahzah with its pastureland, Good News Translation In the territory of Reuben, east of the Jordan River beyond Jericho: Bezer on the plateau, Jahzah, International Standard Version across the Jordan from Jericho, that is, on the east side of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben were allotted Bezer in the steppe with its surrounding suburbs, Jahzah with its surrounding suburbs, Majority Standard Bible From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, NET Bible Within the territory of the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan River east of Jericho: Bezer in the desert and its pasturelands, Jahzah and its pasturelands, New Heart English Bible And beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs, Webster's Bible Translation And on the other side of Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs, World English Bible and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand from beyond the Jordan by Jericho, at the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness and its outskirts, and Jahzah and its outskirts, Young's Literal Translation and from beyond the Jordan by Jericho, at the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness and its suburbs, and Jahzah and its suburbs, Smith's Literal Translation And from beyond Jordan of Jericho to the sunrising of Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the desert and her areas, and Jahzah and her areas, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBeyond the Jordan also over against Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, out of the tribe of Ruben, Bosor in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jassa with its suburbs; Catholic Public Domain Version and also, across the Jordan opposite Jericho, facing the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs; New American Bible Across the Jordan at Jericho (that is, east of the Jordan) they received from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the desert with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, New Revised Standard Version and across the Jordan from Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, out of the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the steppe with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd on the other side of the Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben: Bozer in the wilderness with its suburbs, Mepophat with its suburbs, Jahaz with its suburbs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And at the crossing of Jordan of Yerikho, from the east of the Jordan, from the tribe of the house of Rubil: Butsar in the wilderness and its hamlets, Mepuphath and its hamlets, Yahats and its hamlets OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with the open land about it, and Jahaz with the open land about it, Brenton Septuagint Translation out of the country beyond Jordan; Jericho westward of Jordan: out of the tribe of Ruben; Bosor in the wilderness and her suburbs, and Jasa and her suburbs, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Territories for the Levites…77The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. 78From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, 79Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.… Cross References Joshua 21:32 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. Joshua 21:27-33 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. ... Numbers 35:6-8 Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. / The total number of cities you give the Levites will be forty-eight, with their corresponding pasturelands. / The cities that you apportion from the territory of the Israelites should be given to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance of each tribe: more from a larger tribe and less from a smaller one.” Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. Joshua 20:7-9 So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. / And beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho, they designated Bezer on the wilderness plateau from the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead from the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan from the tribe of Manasseh. / These are the cities appointed for all the Israelites and foreigners among them, so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood prior to standing trial before the assembly. 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 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. ... 1 Chronicles 6:66-70 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, ... 1 Chronicles 6:71-76 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. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. ... 1 Chronicles 6:77-81 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, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ... 1 Chronicles 6:62 The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 1 Chronicles 6:64 So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. 1 Chronicles 6:65 They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. 1 Chronicles 6:60 And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. 1 Chronicles 6:61 To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. Hebrews 7:11-17 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ... Treasury of Scripture And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, Bezer. Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sunrising; … Joshua 20:8 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh. Joshua 21:36 And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs, Jahzah. 1 Chronicles 6:78 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, Joshua 13:18 And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath, Jeremiah 48:21 And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath, Jahazah. Jump to Previous Bezer Desert East Jahaz Jahzah Jericho Jordan Lands Open Outskirts Pasture Received Reuben Side Steppe Suburbs Tribe Waste WildernessJump to Next Bezer Desert East Jahaz Jahzah Jericho Jordan Lands Open Outskirts Pasture Received Reuben Side Steppe Suburbs Tribe Waste Wilderness1 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. From the tribe of Reuben The tribe of Reuben was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. Reuben's tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River, which was a decision made during the time of Moses (Numbers 32). This location was chosen because of its suitability for livestock, which was a primary occupation of the Reubenites. The tribe's history is marked by a lack of significant leadership and influence compared to other tribes, fulfilling Jacob's prophecy in Genesis 49:4 about Reuben's instability. east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness Jahzah Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of ReubenOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe settled east of the Jordan River. 2. Bezer A city of refuge located in the wilderness, designated for the tribe of Reuben. It served as a place of asylum for those who accidentally committed manslaughter. 3. Jahzah A location given to the Levites from the tribe of Reuben. It is mentioned in the context of the distribution of cities to the Levites. 4. East of the Jordan Refers to the territory allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This area was significant for its strategic location and fertile land. 5. Opposite Jericho Indicates the geographical positioning of the cities relative to Jericho, a well-known city in biblical history, especially in the context of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan. Teaching Points God's Provision and JusticeThe allocation of cities like Bezer as places of refuge demonstrates God's provision for justice and mercy within the community. It reflects His concern for both the protection of the innocent and the administration of justice. The Importance of Obedience The distribution of land and cities was in accordance with God's commands. This underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions and the blessings that follow. Community and Responsibility The establishment of cities of refuge highlights the communal responsibility to uphold justice and provide for the needs of all members, including those who are vulnerable or in distress. Geographical and Spiritual Significance The location of these cities, particularly east of the Jordan, signifies both a physical and spiritual boundary. It reminds believers of the importance of being strategically positioned in life to fulfill God's purposes.Verse 78. - Bezer. The full description of the place is "Bezer in the wilderness, in the land of the Mishor" (Deuteronomy 4:43), and "Bezer in the wilderness, in the Mishor," i.e. "the plain," or as some, "the downs" (Joshua 20:8). This, as mentioned above, was one of the three cities of refuge east of the Jordan. Jahzah (Authorized Version, Joshua 21:36, Jahazah). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the tribeמִמַּטֵּ֣ה (mim·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Reuben רְאוּבֵ֔ן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc east לְמִזְרַ֣ח (lə·miz·raḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east of the Jordan לְיַרְדֵּ֣ן (lə·yar·dên) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine opposite Jericho יְרֵחוֹ֮ (yə·rê·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua [they were given] Bezer בֶּ֥צֶר (be·ṣer) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1221: Bezer -- 'fortress', a city in Reuben, also a descendant of Asher in the wilderness, בַּמִּדְבָּ֖ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Jahzah, יַ֖הְצָה (yah·ṣāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3096: Jahaz -- a place in Moab Links 1 Chronicles 6:78 NIV1 Chronicles 6:78 NLT 1 Chronicles 6:78 ESV 1 Chronicles 6:78 NASB 1 Chronicles 6:78 KJV 1 Chronicles 6:78 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 6:78 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 6:78 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 6:78 French Bible 1 Chronicles 6:78 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:78 And beyond the Jordan at Jericho (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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