Joshua 21:19
New International Version
The total number of towns for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, came to thirteen, together with their pasturelands.

New Living Translation
So in all, thirteen towns with their pasturelands were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

English Standard Version
The cities of the descendants of Aaron, the priests, were in all thirteen cities with their pasturelands.

Berean Standard Bible
In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

King James Bible
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

New King James Version
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their common-lands.

New American Standard Bible
All the cities of the sons of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

NASB 1995
All the cities of the sons of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

NASB 1977
All the cities of the sons of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the cities of the sons of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

Amplified Bible
All the cities of the sons of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

Christian Standard Bible
All thirteen cities with their pasturelands were for the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All 13 cities with their pasturelands were for the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

American Standard Version
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

English Revised Version
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In all, 13 cities with pasturelands were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

Good News Translation
Thirteen cities in all, with their pasture lands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

International Standard Version
All of the cities allocated to the priests, who were descendants of Aaron, numbered thirteen, along with their pasture lands.

Majority Standard Bible
In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

NET Bible
The priests descended from Aaron received thirteen cities and their grazing areas.

New Heart English Bible
All the cities of the descendants of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

World English Bible
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
all the cities of the sons of Aaron the priests, [are] thirteen cities and their outskirts.

Young's Literal Translation
all the cities of the sons of Aaron the priests, are thirteen cities and their suburbs.

Smith's Literal Translation
All the cities of the sons of Aaron the priests, thirteen cities and their areas.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the cities together of the children of Aaron the priest, were thirteen, with their suburbs.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the cities together of the sons of Aaron, the priest, were thirteen, with their suburbs.

New American Bible
These cities which with their pasture lands belonged to the priestly descendants of Aaron, were thirteen in all.

New Revised Standard Version
The towns of the descendants of Aaron—the priests—were thirteen in all, with their pasture lands.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priest, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All the cities of the children of Aaron the Priest were thirteen, and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with the open land about them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All the cities of the sons of Aaron the priests, thirteen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
18Anathoth, 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. 20The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim…

Cross References
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 14:4
The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds.

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. ...

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

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.

Joshua 13:14
To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them.

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.

1 Chronicles 6:64-70
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. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: ...

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Numbers 18:20-24
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. / Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. ...

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 6:77-81
The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ...

Ezekiel 44:28
In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession.

Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

Luke 10:7
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.


Treasury of Scripture

All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

Joshua 21:5
And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.

1 Chronicles 6:66
And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim.

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Joshua 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














Altogether
This word signifies the totality and completeness of the provision made for the priests. In the Hebrew context, it emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to the Levites, ensuring they were adequately provided for. This reflects God's faithfulness and the importance of community support for those dedicated to His service.

thirteen cities
The number thirteen here is significant as it represents the specific allocation of cities to the priestly class. In biblical numerology, thirteen can symbolize rebellion or lawlessness, but in this context, it underscores the divine order and provision. These cities were strategically distributed to ensure the priests could minister effectively throughout Israel.

with their pasturelands
The inclusion of pasturelands highlights the practical needs of the priests and their families. These lands were essential for sustaining livestock, which in turn supported the priests' livelihood. This provision underscores God's care for the holistic well-being of His servants, ensuring they had both a place to live and means to sustain themselves.

were given
This phrase indicates a transfer of ownership and responsibility. The cities and lands were not earned by the priests but were a gracious gift from God, distributed through the tribes of Israel. This act of giving reflects the principle of stewardship and the community's role in supporting those who serve God.

to the priests
The priests, specifically the descendants of Aaron, were set apart for sacred duties. Their role was central to the spiritual life of Israel, acting as mediators between God and the people. This allocation of cities underscores the honor and responsibility of the priesthood, as well as the community's obligation to support them.

the descendants of Aaron
Aaron's lineage was chosen by God to serve as priests, a role that carried both privilege and responsibility. This phrase connects the present allocation of cities to the historical covenant God made with Aaron, emphasizing continuity and faithfulness in God's plan for His people. The descendants of Aaron were to maintain the spiritual integrity and worship practices of Israel, highlighting the enduring nature of God's promises.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Altogether
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

thirteen
שְׁלֹשׁ־ (šə·lōš-)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

cities
עָרֵ֥י (‘ā·rê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

with their pasturelands
וּמִגְרְשֵׁיהֶֽן׃ (ū·miḡ·rə·šê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea

[were given] to the priests,
הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

the descendants
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Aaron.
אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses


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