1 Chronicles 6:65-67

Expanded Bible

⁶⁵ The towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin, ·which were named [previously mentioned], were chosen by ·throwing [sacred] lots.

⁶⁶ Some of the Kohath ·family groups [clans] received ·towns and pastures [territory] from the tribe of Ephraim. ⁶⁷ They received Shechem, one of the cities of ·safety [refuge; ^Csomeone who accidentally killed another person could receive protection from those seeking revenge; Num. 35:9–34; Josh. 20:1–9], with its pastures in the ·mountains [hill country] of Ephraim. They also received the towns and pastures of Gezer,