1 Chronicles 6:60
“and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its suburbs, Allemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.”
What does 1 Chronicles 6:60 mean?
The Levites were scattered throughout Israel's territories so they could serve in worship and teach God's law to all the people. This verse lists specific towns in Benjamin's region that were set aside for Levites and their families, including Geba, Allemeth, and Anathoth, each with surrounding pastureland for their animals. The phrase "thirteen cities" shows how intentionally these settlements were distributed, ensuring Levites had homes and means of support wherever Israelites lived. It's a practical reminder that God cared about providing for those called to serve him, and that worship wasn't confined to one place but woven into the fabric of everyday community life.