1 Chronicles 6:67 Meaning and Explanation
“And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim with her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs,”
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Read Full Chapter →The Kohathites received Shechem, a city of refuge in Ephraim, and Gezer, with their pasturelands.
What Does 1 Chronicles 6:67 Mean?
Among the cities given was Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, set apart as a city of refuge, along with Gezer. Shechem was a place of deep memory, where covenants were renewed and Joseph's bones were buried.
Once again a city of refuge was placed in Levite hands, joining the shelter of the helpless to the presence of God's ministers. Those fleeing for their lives came to where worship dwelt. In this the heart of God shines -- His servants are stationed where mercy is most needed.
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:67 mean?
The Kohathites received Shechem, a city of refuge in Ephraim, and Gezer, with their pasturelands.