Translations
Modern
To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Traditional
And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that tribe, were cities given out of the half tribe, namely, out of the half tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.
Literal
And to the Kohathite, the rest of the family of the tribe, from the half-tribe, the half of Manasseh, they gave by lot ten cities.
Latin
Filiis autem Caath residuis de cognatione sua dederunt ex dimidia tribu Manasse in possessionem urbes decem.
Original
Hebrew
English
To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Notes
The list of Levitical cities comes from Joshua 21. It follows a geographical order, with families grouped by specific areas. This list shows Israel's unity and completeness. It presents the Levites as settled in the land just like the other tribes.
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite
Topics
Levites: Profits From: The Lot: The Land of Canaan Divided Among Tribes By