Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anathoth and Almon, together with their pasturelands—four towns. New Living Translation Anathoth, and Almon—four towns. English Standard Version Anathoth with its pasturelands, and Almon with its pasturelands—four cities. Berean Standard Bible Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. King James Bible Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities. New King James Version Anathoth with its common-land, and Almon with its common-land: four cities. New American Standard Bible Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands; four cities. NASB 1995 Anathoth with its pasture lands and Almon with its pasture lands; four cities. NASB 1977 Anathoth with its pasture lands and Almon with its pasture lands; four cities. Legacy Standard Bible Anathoth with its pasture lands and Almon with its pasture lands; four cities. Amplified Bible Anathoth with its pasture lands and Almon with its pasture lands; four cities. Christian Standard Bible Anathoth with its pasturelands, and Almon with its pasturelands—four cities. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anathoth with its pasturelands, and Almon with its pasturelands—four cities. American Standard Version Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities. English Revised Version Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities. GOD'S WORD® Translation Anathoth, and Almon. Good News Translation Anathoth, and Almon, with their pasture lands. International Standard Version Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities. Majority Standard Bible Anathoth, and Almon?four cities, together with their pasturelands. NET Bible Anathoth, and Almon, along with the grazing areas of each--a total of four cities. New Heart English Bible Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities. Webster's Bible Translation Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities. World English Bible Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands: four cities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnathoth and its outskirts, and Almon and its outskirts—four cities; Young's Literal Translation Anathoth and its suburbs, and Almon and its suburbs -- four cities; Smith's Literal Translation Anathoth and her area, and Almon and her area: four cities. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Anathoth and Almon, with their suburbs: four cities. Catholic Public Domain Version and Anathoth, and Almon, with their suburbs: four cities. New American Bible Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands: four cities. New Revised Standard Version Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands—four towns. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs: four cities. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Anathuth and its villages and Almun and its villagesfour cities OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Anathoth with the open land about it, and Almon with the open land about it; four cities. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Anathoth and its suburbs; and Gamala and its suburbs; four cities. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…17And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, 18 Anathoth, and Almon— four cities, together with their pasturelands. 19In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 6:60 And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. 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 19:40-48 The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ... Numbers 35:6 Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. Numbers 35:11-15 designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there. / You are to have these cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands trial before the assembly. / The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge. ... 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 6:66-70 And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ... Judges 21:19 “But look,” they said, “there is a yearly feast to the LORD in Shiloh, which is north of Bethel east of the road that goes up from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah.” 1 Kings 2:26 Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” 1 Samuel 21:1 Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” 1 Samuel 22:9-10 But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. / Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 22:20-23 But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. ... 1 Samuel 23:6 (Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.) 1 Samuel 30:7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, 2 Samuel 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; Treasury of Scripture Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities. Joshua 1:10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, 1 Kings 2:26 And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. Isaiah 10:30 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. Almon 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. Alemeth Jump to Previous Almon Anathoth An'athoth Cities Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Suburbs Together TownsJump to Next Almon Anathoth An'athoth Cities Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Suburbs Together TownsJoshua 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 Anathoth Anathoth was a Levitical city allocated to the descendants of Aaron, the priestly line, within the tribe of Benjamin. It is significant in biblical history as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). The city is mentioned in various contexts, including as a place of refuge and a site of prophetic activity. Anathoth's association with the priestly class underscores its religious importance. Archaeologically, it is identified with the modern village of Anata, located northeast of Jerusalem. The city's role in biblical prophecy and its connection to Jeremiah highlight its spiritual significance. and Almon four cities together with their pasturelands Persons / Places / Events 1. AnathothA city allocated to the Levites within the tribe of Benjamin. It later becomes notable as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Almon Another city given to the Levites in the territory of Benjamin. It is less frequently mentioned in the Bible but is part of the Levitical cities. 3. Levites The tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service to the Lord. They were given cities and pasturelands instead of a contiguous territory. 4. Tribe of Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, within whose territory the cities of Anathoth and Almon were located. 5. Allocation of Cities The event of distributing cities to the Levites as part of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those dedicated to His service. We can trust that God will provide for our needs as we serve Him. The Importance of Spiritual Heritage Anathoth's connection to Jeremiah reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the impact of godly communities. Role of the Levites The Levites' role as spiritual leaders and servants underscores the importance of dedicated service in the community of faith. We are called to serve and support those in spiritual leadership. Inheritance in Christ Just as the Levites received their inheritance among the tribes, believers have an inheritance in Christ, which is spiritual and eternal. Community and Support The cities and pasturelands provided to the Levites highlight the importance of community support for those in ministry. We should actively support and encourage our spiritual leaders.Verse 18. - Anathoth. The birthplace of Jeremiah, where we find that Anathoth was still a priestly city (Joshua 1:1). No doubt it was for this reason that it was chosen (1 Kings 2:26) as the place of Abiathar's banishment. Here again we see to how close an examination the writers of the Old Testament may be submitted without in the least degree shaking their testimony. Observe, too, the geographical accuracy of Isaiah's mention of Geba and Anathoth in his description of an Assyrian invasion through the passes at Ai or Aiath and Michmash (Isaiah 10:29, 30). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Anathoth,עֲנָתוֹת֙ (‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6068: Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelites and Almon— עַלְמ֖וֹן (‘al·mō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5960: Almon -- a city in Benjamin four אַרְבַּֽע׃ (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four cities, עָרִ֖ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement along with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case their pasturelands. מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ (miḡ·rā·še·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea Links Joshua 21:18 NIVJoshua 21:18 NLT Joshua 21:18 ESV Joshua 21:18 NASB Joshua 21:18 KJV Joshua 21:18 BibleApps.com Joshua 21:18 Biblia Paralela Joshua 21:18 Chinese Bible Joshua 21:18 French Bible Joshua 21:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 21:18 Anathoth with its suburbs and Almon (Josh. 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