1 Chronicles 6:59

“And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:”

"And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:" - 1 Chronicles 6:59
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:59 mean?

1 Chronicles 6:59 (KJV) reads, "And Ashan with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs." To understand the meaning and context of this verse, it is necessary to delve into the book of 1 Chronicles as a whole. The book of 1 Chronicles is a part of the Hebrew Bible, and it…

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The Suburbs of Our Faith: Finding Shelter in God

In the book of 1 Chronicles, we encounter a detailed genealogical record that lays the foundation for understanding the Israelite community. One verse that may seem simple, yet carries much significance, is found in 1 Chronicles 6:59 (KJV): "And Ashan with her suburbs, and…

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A Prayer for Land and Community: Embracing Our Heritage

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence, we come with humble hearts, recognizing Your sovereignty over all things, even those places and communities that have been laid upon our hearts. Today, we reflect upon the words of 1 Chronicles 6:59, ‘And Ashan with her suburbs…

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1 Chronicles 6:59 - "And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs:"
John 6:59 - "These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum."
Psalms 59:6 - "They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
1 Chronicles 6:6 - "And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,"
1 Chronicles 1:6 - "And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah."
1 Chronicles 6:1 - "The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."
Isaiah 59:6 - "Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands."
"These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum." - John 6:59
1 Chronicles 14:6 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 3:6 - "Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,"
1 Chronicles 6:25 - "And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth."
1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 6:28 - "And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah."
1 Chronicles 6:58 - "And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,"
1 Chronicles 6:12 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 6:45 - "The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,"
1 Chronicles 6:11 - "And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,"
1 Chronicles 6:14 - "And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,"
1 Chronicles 7:6 - "¶ The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three."
1 Chronicles 6:53 - "Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son."
1 Chronicles 6:5 - "And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,"
1 Chronicles 6:9 - "And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,"
1 Chronicles 6:41 - "The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,"
1 Chronicles 6:40 - "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,"
1 Chronicles 12:6 - "Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,"
1 Chronicles 6:8 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,"
1 Chronicles 6:7 - "Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,"
1 Chronicles 6:13 - "And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,"