1 Chronicles 6:70

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ከም​ና​ሴም ነገድ እኩ​ሌታ ዓኔ​ር​ንና መሰ​ማ​ሪ​ያ​ዋን፥ ቤል​ዓ​ም​ንና መሰ​ማ​ሪ​ያ​ዋን፥ ከቀ​ዓት ልጆች ወገን ለቀ​ሩት ሰጡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about two cities, Aner and Bileam, which were given to a family from the half tribe of Manasseh. These cities were for the remaining members of the Kohath family to live in. It describes how land was distributed among different families.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big cookie and you want to share it with your friends. This verse is like saying you gave two small pieces of the cookie to some of your friends so they could have their own share. The cities Aner and Bileam are like those pieces of the cookie for the Kohath family.

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written by priests and scribes, likely after the Babylonian exile. The book details the genealogies and histories of the priests and Levites. This verse is part of a list detailing land allocations to different families, reflecting the historical distribution of territories among the tribes of Israel.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of sharing resources equitably. Just as the Kohath family was given cities to reside in, we too should ensure that everyone in our community has access to what they need.

Topics

• land distribution
• family history
• community
• sharing
• resources
• genealogy

Related Verses

• Joshua 21:5
• Numbers 35:2
• Ezekiel 45:2
• Acts 4:32
• 2 Corinthians 8:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were Aner and Bileam given to the Kohath family?

These cities were given as part of the allocation of land among the tribes of Israel. They provided a place for the Kohath family to reside and practice their priestly duties.

Who were the Kohath family?

The Kohath family were part of the Levites, a tribe responsible for religious duties in ancient Israel. They were descendants of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi.

What does 'suburbs' mean in this context?

In this context, 'suburbs' refer to the surrounding areas or territory around the cities, which were also given to the Kohath family as part of their land allocation.

What can we learn from this verse about sharing resources?

This verse teaches us about the importance of sharing resources equitably. Just as the Kohath family was given specific cities to reside in, we should ensure that everyone in our community has access to what they need.