New International Version From the tribes of Judah and Simeon they allotted the following towns by name New Living Translation The Israelites gave the following towns from the tribes of Judah and Simeon English Standard Version Out of the tribe of the people of Judah and the tribe of the people of Simeon they gave the following cities mentioned by name, Berean Standard Bible From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name Berean Literal Bible And they gave from the tribe of the sons of Judah, and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon, these cities that are called by name, King James Bible And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name, New King James Version So they gave from the tribe of the children of Judah and from the tribe of the children of Simeon these cities which are designated by name, New American Standard Bible They gave these cities which are mentioned here by name from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon; NASB 1995 They gave these cities which are here mentioned by name from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon; NASB 1977 And they gave these cities which are here mentioned by name from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon; Legacy Standard Bible They also gave from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon these cities which are here mentioned by name; Amplified Bible They gave these cities which are mentioned here by name from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon; Berean Annotated Bible From the tribes of Judah (praised) and Simeon (heard), they designated these cities by name Christian Standard Bible The Israelites gave these cities by name from the tribes of the descendants of Judah and Simeon Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites gave these cities by name from the tribes of the descendants of Judah and Simeon American Standard Version And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name: English Revised Version And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name: GOD'S WORD® Translation These are the names of the cities from the tribes of Judah and Simeon Good News Translation These are the names of the cities from the territories of Judah and Simeon which were given International Standard Version From the tribes of the descendants of Judah and Simeon, they gave these cities, delineated by name: NET Bible They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below. New Heart English Bible They gave out of the tribe of the people of Judah, and out of the tribe of the people of Simeon, these cities which are mentioned by name: Webster's Bible Translation And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name World English Bible They gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are mentioned by name: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they give out of the tribe of the sons of Judah, and out of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, these cities which are called by name; Berean Literal Bible And they gave from the tribe of the sons of Judah, and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon, these cities that are called by name, Young's Literal Translation And they give out of the tribe of the sons of Judah, and out of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, these cities which are called by name; Smith's Literal Translation And they will give from the tribe of the sons of Judah and from the tribe of the sons of Simeon, these cities which he will call them by name, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the tribes of the children of Juda and of Simeon Josue gave cities: whose names are these, Catholic Public Domain Version From the tribes of the sons of Judah and Simeon, Joshua gave cities, whose names are these: New American Bible From the tribes of the Judahites and Simeonites they gave the following cities New Revised Standard Version Out of the tribe of Judah and the tribe of Simeon they gave the following towns mentioned by name, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the names of the cities which they gave out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, each city mentioned by its name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the names of the cities which they gave from the tribe of Yehuda and from the tribe of Shemon, cities by their names OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the tribe of the children of Juda, and the tribe of the children of Symeon, and part of the tribe of the children of Benjamin gave these cities, and they were assigned Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…8So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. 9From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name 10to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them:… Cross References From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, Joshua 19:1-9 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, … Numbers 35:8 The cities that you apportion from the territory of the Israelites should be given to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance of each tribe: more from a larger tribe and less from a smaller one.” they designated these cities by name 1 Chronicles 6:57-60 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. … Joshua 15:20-32 This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, … 1 Chronicles 4:28-33 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, … Numbers 35:1-8 Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. … Joshua 20:1-9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. … 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. … Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. Hebrews 4:8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. Acts 7:45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, 1 Kings 21:1-3 Some time after these events, Naboth the Jezreelite owned a vineyard in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. / So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” / But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Ezekiel 48:8-14 Bordering the territory of Judah, from east to west, will be the portion you are to set apart. It will be 25,000 cubits wide, and the length of a tribal portion from east to west. In the center will be the sanctuary. / The special portion you set apart to the LORD shall be 25,000 cubits long and 10,000 cubits wide. / This will be the holy portion for the priests. It will be 25,000 cubits long on the north side, 10,000 cubits wide on the west side, 10,000 cubits wide on the east side, and 25,000 cubits long on the south side. In the center will be the sanctuary of the LORD. … Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Luke 18:29-30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.” Treasury of Scripture And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name. these cities Joshua 21:13-18 Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs, … 1 Chronicles 6:65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by their names. mentioned [heb] called Jump to Previous Allotted Children Cities Judah Listed Mentioned Simeon Towns Tribe TribesJump to Next Allotted Children Cities Judah Listed Mentioned Simeon Towns Tribe TribesJoshua 21 1. Forty-eight cities given by lot, out of the other tribes unto the Levites.43. God gives the land, and rest unto the Israelites, according to his promise From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, Judah and Simeon provided cities for the Levites, fulfilling the Lord’s provision for the tribe that received no tribal territory of its own. Judah’s large inheritance and Simeon’s enclaves within it supplied a central region where Levites could serve the surrounding population. Their presence among the tribes supported Israel’s worship, instruction in the Law, and administration of justice. Jos 19:1-9 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe… they designated these cities by name The cities were formally identified so that the Levites would have secure places to live with their families and pasturelands for their livestock. This careful distribution followed the command given through Moses and ensured that the priestly and Levitical families were established throughout the land. 1Ch 6:57-60 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, responsible for leading the people into the Promised Land and overseeing the distribution of the land among the tribes. 2. Tribes of Judah and Simeon Two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judah is often associated with leadership and kingship, while Simeon is known for its close association with Judah in territorial allotment. 3. Levitical Cities The context of this verse is the allocation of cities to the Levites, who were the priestly tribe without a designated territory of their own. They were given cities within the other tribes' territories. 4. Inheritance and Land Distribution The broader event of dividing the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. 5. Covenant Fulfillment This event is part of the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to the patriarchs regarding the land. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentGod is faithful to His promises, as seen in the allocation of land to the tribes and cities to the Levites. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises today. The Role of the Levites The Levites' role as priests and their distribution among the tribes highlight the importance of spiritual leadership and the need for God's presence throughout the community. Unity and Interdependence The integration of the Levites among the tribes illustrates the unity and interdependence within the body of believers, emphasizing the need for each member to contribute to the community's spiritual health. Inheritance and Spiritual Legacy Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, encouraging them to live in a way that honors this legacy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:9?2. How does Joshua 21:9 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role did the Levites play, as seen in Joshua 21:9? 4. How can we ensure our communities honor God's provisions like in Joshua 21:9? 5. How does Joshua 21:9 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 6. What lessons from Joshua 21:9 can we apply to our church today? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 21:9 in the context of Israel's tribal land distribution? 8. How does Joshua 21:9 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of Joshua 21:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? Joshua 21:9 shows God’s people following through on long-standing instructions: Judah and Simeon surrender precise, named cities so the Levites can dwell among them. The verse celebrates obedient leadership, practical provision for ministry, and God’s meticulous faithfulness to every detail of His Word. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the tribesמִמַּטֵּה֙ (mim·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Simeon, שִׁמְע֑וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife they designated וַֽיִּתְּנ֗וּ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those cities הֶֽעָרִ֣ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement by name בְּשֵֽׁם׃ (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Additonal Resources Joshua 21:9 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 21:9 Bible Gateway Joshua 21:9 Bible.com Joshua 21:9 NIV |
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