Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All these ten towns and their pasturelands were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. New Living Translation So in all, ten towns with their pasturelands were given to the rest of the Kohathite clan. English Standard Version The cities of the clans of the rest of the Kohathites were ten in all with their pasturelands. Berean Standard Bible In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. King James Bible All the cities were ten with their suburbs for the families of the children of Kohath that remained. New King James Version All the ten cities with their common-lands were for the rest of the families of the children of Kohath. New American Standard Bible All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the sons of Kohath were ten. NASB 1995 All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the sons of Kohath were ten. NASB 1977 All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the sons of Kohath were ten. Legacy Standard Bible All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the sons of Kohath were ten. Amplified Bible All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the sons of Kohath totaled ten. Christian Standard Bible All ten cities with their pasturelands were for the clans of Kohath’s other descendants. Holman Christian Standard Bible All 10 cities with their pasturelands were for the clans of Kohath’s other descendants. American Standard Version All the cities of the families of the rest of the children of Kohath were ten with their suburbs. English Revised Version All the cities of the families of the rest of the children of Kohath were ten with their suburbs. GOD'S WORD® Translation In all, ten cities with pasturelands were given to the rest of the families of Kohath. Good News Translation These families of the clan of Kohath received ten cities in all, with their pasture lands. International Standard Version All the cities with their pasture lands for the families of the rest of the descendants of Kohath numbered ten. Majority Standard Bible In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. NET Bible The rest of the Kohathite clans received ten cities and their grazing areas. New Heart English Bible All the cities of the families of the rest of the descendants of Kohath were ten with their suburbs. Webster's Bible Translation All the cities were ten with their suburbs, for the families of the children of Kohath that remained. World English Bible All the cities of the families of the rest of the children of Kohath were ten with their pasture lands. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionall the cities [are] ten and their outskirts, for the families of the sons of Kohath who are left. Young's Literal Translation all the cities are ten and their suburbs, for the families of the sons of Kohath who are left. Smith's Literal Translation All the cities, ten, and their areas, to the families of the sons of Kohath, those remaining. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the cities were ten, with their suburbs, which were given to the children of Caath, of the inferior degree. Catholic Public Domain Version All the cities were ten, with their suburbs; these were given to the sons of Kohath, of the lesser degree. New American Bible These cities which with their pasture lands belonged to the rest of the Kohathite clans were ten in all. New Revised Standard Version The towns of the families of the rest of the Kohathites were ten in all, with their pasture lands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the towns and the cities were ten with their suburbs which went for the remaining families of the Kohathites. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the towns and the ten cities and their fields were for the tribe of the children of Qahath who remained OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All the cities of the families of the rest of the children of Kohath were ten with the open land about them. Brenton Septuagint Translation In all were given ten cities, and the suburbs of each belonging to them, to the families of the sons of Caath that remained. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…25And from the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Taanach and Gath-rimmon—two cities, together with their pasturelands. 26In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. 27This is what the Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: From the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan, a city of refuge for the manslayer, and Beeshterah—two cities, together with their pasturelands.… 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. ... 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. 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 14:3-4 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. / 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. Joshua 18:7 The Levites, however, have no portion among you, because their inheritance is the priesthood of the LORD. And Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have already received the inheritance that Moses the servant of the LORD gave them beyond the Jordan to the east.” 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. ... 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. Ezekiel 48:10-14 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. / It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray. / It will be a special portion for them set apart from the land, a most holy portion adjacent to the territory of the Levites. ... 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. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Treasury of Scripture All the cities were ten with their suburbs for the families of the children of Kohath that remained. Jump to Previous Children Cities Clans Kohath Kohathite Ko'hathites Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Rest Suburbs Ten TownsJump to Next Children Cities Clans Kohath Kohathite Ko'hathites Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Rest Suburbs Ten 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 In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, This phrase indicates the total number of cities allocated to the Kohathite clans, emphasizing the completeness of God's provision. The inclusion of pasturelands highlights the practical needs of the Levites, who required land for their livestock. This allocation reflects the broader biblical principle of God's provision for His people, as seen in Genesis 22:14, where God provides a ram for Abraham. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in Scripture, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. Persons / Places / Events 1. KohathitesA division of the Levites, descendants of Kohath, the second son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. 2. Levitical Cities Cities allocated to the Levites throughout the tribes of Israel. These cities provided the Levites with places to live and pasturelands for their livestock. 3. Pasturelands Areas surrounding the Levitical cities designated for the grazing of livestock, ensuring the Levites had means to sustain themselves. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites demonstrates God's provision for those dedicated to His service. It reminds us that God provides for those who serve Him faithfully. The Importance of Community Support The Levites relied on the other tribes for their sustenance, highlighting the importance of community support within the body of believers. We are called to support those who minister among us. Inheritance Beyond Material Wealth The Levites' inheritance was not land but the privilege of serving God. This teaches us to value spiritual inheritance and service to God over material possessions. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles The Kohathites had specific duties related to the sanctuary. This encourages us to be faithful in the roles God assigns us, knowing each role is vital to His plan. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Altogetherכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every ten עֶ֖שֶׂר (‘e·śer) Number - feminine singular Strong's 6235: Ten cities עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement with their pasturelands וּמִגְרְשֵׁיהֶ֑ן (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 rest הַנּוֹתָרִֽים׃ (han·nō·w·ṯā·rîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve of the Kohathite קְהָ֖ת (qə·hāṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6955: Kohath -- a son of Levi clans. לְמִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people Links Joshua 21:26 NIVJoshua 21:26 NLT Joshua 21:26 ESV Joshua 21:26 NASB Joshua 21:26 KJV Joshua 21:26 BibleApps.com Joshua 21:26 Biblia Paralela Joshua 21:26 Chinese Bible Joshua 21:26 French Bible Joshua 21:26 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 21:26 All the cities of the families (Josh. 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