1 Chronicles 6:59

And Ashan with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs:

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This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 6:59-62.

Ashan Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Asan.
Beth-shemesh Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Bet Shemesh.
Juttah Place: Extended, a Levitical city in the mountains or hill-country of Judah ( Josh. 15:55 ; 21:16 ). Its modern name is Yutta, a place about 5 1/2 miles south of Hebron. Modern identification: Yatta.