In ancient Israel, the Levites were entrusted with religious duties and were not allocated a specific tribal territory. Instead, they were given cities and surrounding pasturelands across various tribes to ensure their sustenance. This verse details the allocation to the Gershonites, one of the Levitical families, from the half-tribe of Manasseh. They received the cities of Golan in Bashan and Ashtaroth, along with their pasturelands. This arrangement allowed the Levites to live among the people they served, fostering a close relationship between the spiritual leaders and the community. The cities and lands provided not only a place to live but also resources to support their families and their work in the temple and other religious duties. This system underscores the communal responsibility to support those dedicated to spiritual service, ensuring that they could focus on their religious roles without the burden of securing their own livelihood. It highlights the integration of spiritual and communal life in ancient Israel, a principle that can inspire modern communities to support those in spiritual vocations.
The Gershonites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh, they received Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands;
1 Chronicles 6:71
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