Joshua 21:17
New International Version
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,

New Living Translation
From the tribe of Benjamin the priests were given the following towns with their pasturelands: Gibeon, Geba,

English Standard Version
then out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,

Berean Standard Bible
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,

King James Bible
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs,

New King James Version
and from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its common-land, Geba with its common-land,

New American Standard Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

NASB 1995
From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

NASB 1977
And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

Legacy Standard Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

Amplified Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, and Geba with its pasture lands,

Christian Standard Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin they gave: Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin they gave: Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,

American Standard Version
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,

English Revised Version
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The tribe of Benjamin also gave them four cities: Gibeon, Geba,

Good News Translation
From the territory of Benjamin they were given four cities: Gibeon, Geba,

International Standard Version
From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

Majority Standard Bible
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,

NET Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin they assigned Gibeon, Geba,

New Heart English Bible
Out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,

Webster's Bible Translation
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,

World English Bible
Out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and its outskirts, Geba and its outskirts,

Young's Literal Translation
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and its suburbs, Geba and its suburbs,

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and her area, and Geba and her area,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, Gabaon, and Gabae,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, from the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, he gave Gibeon, and Geba,

New American Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin they obtained Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,

New Revised Standard Version
Out of the tribe of Benjamin: Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the tribe of Benyamin: Gebuun and its villages and Gaba and its villages
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with the open land about it, Geba with the open land about it;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gabaon and its suburbs; and Gatheth and its suburbs;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
16Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. 17And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, 18Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.…

Cross References
Joshua 20:7
So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah.

Joshua 19:49-50
When they had finished distributing the land into its territories, the Israelites gave Joshua son of Nun an inheritance among them, / as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it.

1 Chronicles 6:54-60
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. ...

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. ...

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.

1 Chronicles 6:64-65
So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...

Joshua 13:33
To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them.

Joshua 18:1-7
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...

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, ...

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,

Hebrews 11:30-31
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs,

Gibeon

Joshua 9:3
And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,

Joshua 18:25
Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,

1 Chronicles 6:60
And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.

Geba

Joshua 18:24
And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

Gaba

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And from the tribe of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. This tribe held a significant position in Israel's history, being located between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim. The territory allotted to Benjamin was strategically important, including parts of Jerusalem. Benjamin's land was a buffer zone between the northern and southern kingdoms, which later played a role in the political and military history of Israel.

they gave them
This phrase refers to the allocation of cities to the Levites, the priestly tribe, who did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given specific cities within the territories of other tribes. This distribution allowed the Levites to perform their religious duties and teach the Law throughout Israel. The giving of cities to the Levites fulfilled God's command to provide for the tribe that served in the temple and facilitated worship.

Gibeon
Gibeon was a significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its strategic location and historical events. It was the site of the famous battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (Joshua 10:12-14). The Gibeonites, who inhabited the city, had previously deceived Joshua into making a peace treaty with them (Joshua 9). Gibeon later became a Levitical city, emphasizing its importance in religious and cultural contexts. Archaeological findings suggest Gibeon was a well-fortified city with a large water system, indicating its significance in the region.

Geba
Geba was another city within the territory of Benjamin, located near Gibeah and Michmash. It served as a Levitical city, providing a place for the Levites to live and minister. Geba is mentioned in several biblical accounts, including the narrative of Jonathan's victory over the Philistines (1 Samuel 14:5). Its location on the border of Benjamin's territory made it a strategic military site. The city's inclusion as a Levitical city highlights the integration of religious and military aspects in Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Benjamin
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Known for its warriors and strategic location in Israel.

2. Gibeon
A significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its inhabitants' cunning treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest (Joshua 9).

3. Geba
A Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, often mentioned in the context of Israel's military campaigns and as a boundary marker.

4. Levites
The priestly tribe of Israel, who were given cities and pasturelands instead of a contiguous territory, to serve God and the community.

5. Allocation of Cities
The event of distributing cities to the Levites, as commanded by God, to ensure they had places to live and serve among the other tribes.
Teaching Points
God's Provision for His Servants
The allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those who serve Him. It reminds us that God provides for our needs when we dedicate our lives to His service.

The Importance of Spiritual Leadership
The Levites were distributed among the tribes to provide spiritual guidance and maintain the worship of God. This underscores the need for spiritual leaders in our communities today.

Integration of Faith in Daily Life
By placing the Levites among all the tribes, God ensured that faith was integrated into the daily life of Israel. We are called to integrate our faith into every aspect of our lives, influencing our communities positively.

The Role of Community in Faith
The distribution of Levitical cities highlights the importance of community in nurturing faith. We are encouraged to build strong faith communities that support and uplift one another.

Obedience to God's Commands
The Israelites' obedience in allocating cities to the Levites serves as a model for us to follow God's commands, trusting in His wisdom and provision.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And from the tribe
וּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה (ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Benjamin they gave
בִנְיָמִ֔ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

them
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

Gibeon,
גִּבְע֖וֹן (giḇ·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin

Geba,
גֶּ֖בַע (ge·ḇa‘)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1387: Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin


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