Joshua 21:3

WEB · Bible Passage

Bible Text

The children of Israel gave to the Levites out of their inheritance, according to the commandment of Yahweh, these cities with their suburbs.

No explanation yet for this passage

Ask Explain Bible AI and get a full explanation of Joshua 21:3 from a Reformed theological perspective.

Get a full Reformed explanation of this passage

Maps for this passage

The Twelve Tribes of IsraelCanaan divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after the conquest under Joshua.

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

These towns were Levitical cities distributed throughout Canaan, from Galilee and Bashan in the north to Judah and Gilead, with surrounding pasturelands. Joshua 21:3 records Israel’s obedience in giving them from its tribal inheritances, providing for Levite ministry among all the tribes.

Places in this passage

Joshua 21:3 mentions Abdon, Aijalon, Almon, Bashan, Beeshterah, Beth-horon, Beth-shemesh, Canaan, Daberath, Debir, Dimnah, Eshtemoa, Galilee, Gath-rimmon, Geba, Gezer, Gibbethon, Gibeon, Gilead, Golan, Hammoth-dor, Hebron, Jarmuth, Jattir, Jokneam, Juttah, Kedesh, Mahanaim, Ramoth, Shechem, Shiloh and Taanach.

Photo of Beth-shemesh — Beth-shemesh · AVRAHAM GRAICER