1 Chronicles 6:54 Meaning and Explanation
“Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.”
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Read Full Chapter →A new section lists the dwelling places given to the priests, the Aaronic Kohathites, by lot.
What Does 1 Chronicles 6:54 Mean?
The Chronicler now turns to where the Levites lived. Since they received no tribal territory of their own, they were given cities throughout Israel. The sons of Aaron, of the Kohathite families, received the first allotment, assigned by the casting of lots.
The lot was a way of seeking God's own choosing rather than human preference. That the priests' homes were scattered among the tribes meant God's ministers were near to all His people. The Lord placed those who served Him within reach of everyone, so His worship would be present throughout the land.
1 Chronicles 6:54 in the Original Language
lot (gowral, גּוֹרָל) -- the cast lot by which the inheritance was assigned, trusting the outcome to God.
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:54 mean?
A new section lists the dwelling places given to the priests, the Aaronic Kohathites, by lot.