Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version from the tribe of Issachar, Kishion, Daberath, New Living Translation From the tribe of Issachar they received the following towns with their pasturelands: Kishion, Daberath, English Standard Version and out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its pasturelands, Daberath with its pasturelands, Berean Standard Bible From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, King James Bible And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with her suburbs, New King James Version and from the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its common-land, Daberath with its common-land, New American Standard Bible And from the tribe of Issachar they gave Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, NASB 1995 From the tribe of Issachar, they gave Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, NASB 1977 And from the tribe of Issachar, they gave Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, Legacy Standard Bible From the tribe of Issachar, they gave Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, Amplified Bible From the tribe of Issachar, they gave Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, Christian Standard Bible From the tribe of Issachar they gave: Kishion with its pasturelands, Daberath with its pasturelands, Holman Christian Standard Bible From the tribe of Issachar they gave: Kishion with its pasturelands, Daberath with its pasturelands, American Standard Version And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs, English Revised Version And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with her suburbs, Daberath with her suburbs; GOD'S WORD® Translation Four cities with pasturelands were also given to them from the tribe of Issachar: Kishion, Daberath, Good News Translation From the territory of Issachar they received four cities: Kishion, Daberath, International Standard Version From the tribe of Issachar were allocated Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, NET Bible from the tribe of Issachar: Kishon, Daberath, New Heart English Bible Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs, Webster's Bible Translation And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with its suburbs, Dabareh with its suburbs, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, World English Bible Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon and its outskirts, Dabarath and its outskirts, Young's Literal Translation And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon and its suburbs, Dabarath and its suburbs, Smith's Literal Translation And from the tribe of Issachar, Kishon and her area, Daberah and her area, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the tribe of Issachar, Cesion, and Dabereth, Catholic Public Domain Version also, from the tribe of Issachar, Kishion, and Daberath, New American Bible From the tribe of Issachar they obtained Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, New Revised Standard Version Out of the tribe of Issachar: Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishian with its suburbs, Rabbath with its suburbs, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From the tribe of Issakar: Qeshin and its fields and Rabbath and its fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with the open land about it, Dobrath with the open land about it; Brenton Septuagint Translation And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kison and its suburbs; and Debba and its suburbs; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…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. 28From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, 29Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 6:74 From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, 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 35:1-8 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 6:77 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. Joshua 13:29-31 This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. Joshua 19:32-39 The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ... Judges 21:23 The Benjamites did as instructed and carried away the number of women they needed from the dancers they caught. They went back to their own inheritance, rebuilt their cities, and settled in them. 1 Chronicles 6:71 The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. Joshua 19:17-23 The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ... Joshua 19:10-16 The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ... 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, ... Joshua 18:11-28 The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ... Joshua 15:20-63 This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, ... Treasury of Scripture And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with her suburbs, Dabareh Joshua 19:12 And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia, 1 Chronicles 6:72,73 And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs, Daberath with her suburbs, … Jump to Previous Daberath Dab'erath Dabrath Dobrath Issachar Is'sachar Kishion Kishon Lands Open Pasture Suburbs TribeJump to Next Daberath Dab'erath Dabrath Dobrath Issachar Is'sachar Kishion Kishon Lands Open Pasture Suburbs TribeJoshua 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 From the tribe of Issachar The tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. Issachar's territory was located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, an area known for its agricultural productivity. This tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. The allocation of cities to the Levites from Issachar's territory reflects the integration of religious duties within the community, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership. they were given Kishion Daberath Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of IssacharOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. Known for their wisdom and understanding of the times (1 Chronicles 12:32). 2. Kishion A city allocated to the Levites within the territory of Issachar. It served as a Levitical city, providing a place for the Levites to live and serve. 3. Daberath Another city given to the Levites from the tribe of Issachar. It was strategically located near Mount Tabor. 4. Levites The priestly tribe of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They did not receive a large inheritance of land like the other tribes but were given specific cities to dwell in. 5. Allocation of Cities This event is part of the broader distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, with specific cities designated for the Levites to ensure their sustenance and ability to perform their duties. 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. It reminds us that God provides for our needs when we commit our lives to Him. The Importance of Spiritual Leadership The Levites were set apart for spiritual leadership and service. This highlights the importance of having dedicated individuals who lead and guide others in spiritual matters. Community Support for Ministry The tribes of Israel supported the Levites by providing them with cities. This teaches us the importance of supporting those in ministry and ensuring they have the resources needed to fulfill their calling. Inheritance Beyond Material Possessions The Levites' inheritance was not land but their relationship with God and their role in His service. This challenges us to value spiritual inheritance over material possessions. Faithfulness in Fulfilling God's Commands The distribution of cities as commanded by God shows the importance of obedience and faithfulness in carrying out God's instructions, both individually and as a community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:28?2. What significance do the cities of "Jokneam and Kartah" hold for the Levites? 3. How does Joshua 21:28 demonstrate God's provision for the Levitical priesthood? 4. Why is it important for Levites to have designated cities in Joshua 21:28? 5. How can we apply the principle of God's provision in our community today? 6. What other scriptures highlight God's care for those serving in ministry roles? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 21:28 in the context of Levitical cities? 8. How does Joshua 21:28 reflect God's promise to the Levites? 9. Why are specific cities like Joshua 21:28 mentioned in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons? 12. What is the identity of the Israelites? 13. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? 14. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here? What Does Joshua 21:28 Mean From the tribe of Issachar“From the tribe of Issachar” (Joshua 21:28). God had already marked out Issachar’s territory when the land was divided in Joshua 19. Issachar’s borders stretched across fertile valleys, a fulfillment of Jacob’s blessing that his descendants would enjoy “a land of repose” (Genesis 49:14–15). The tribe later produced men “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32), suggesting spiritual sensitivity. Here, Issachar’s obedience in releasing cities to the Levites models cheerful submission to God’s allocation plan (Numbers 35:2; Joshua 21:1–3). they were given The phrase underscores that these cities did not pass by purchase or conquest but by covenant assignment. The Levites owned no tribal territory (Deuteronomy 18:1–2); instead, the rest of Israel “gave” them towns and pasturelands so they could devote themselves to teaching God’s Word (Deuteronomy 33:10; 2 Chronicles 17:8–9). This giving pattern foreshadows New Testament support for those who minister spiritually (1 Corinthians 9:13–14). It also illustrates stewardship: all land ultimately belongs to the Lord (Leviticus 25:23), so passing it on at His command is an act of faith. Kishion Kishion lay in the heart of the Jezreel Valley (Joshua 19:20). By stationing Levites in an agriculturally rich region, God planted truth in a place of plenty, reminding farmers to honor Him with firstfruits (Proverbs 3:9–10). Key takeaways: • The Levites’ presence turned ordinary towns into centers of worship and instruction (2 Chronicles 30:22). • God links material blessing with spiritual accountability; abundance calls for greater gratitude and obedience (Deuteronomy 8:10–14). • Even small, little-known locations like Kishion mattered because God’s servants lived there, echoing Jesus’ later promise that “where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Daberath Situated near Mount Tabor on Issachar’s western edge (Joshua 19:12), Daberath overlooked the route where Deborah and Barak later mustered Israel’s troops against Sisera (Judges 4:6, 12). A Levitical town beside such historic high ground kept alive collective memory of God’s victories. Lessons from Daberath: • Strategic placement: Levites stood at cultural crossroads, ensuring God’s law intersected with daily life (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Memorial witness: every time travelers passed Mount Tabor, the Levites in Daberath could recount how the Lord rescued His people, cementing faith across generations (Psalm 78:5-7). • Cumulative testimony: linking Joshua 21 with Judges 4 shows Scripture’s seamless narrative—God who apportions land also wins battles within it. summary Joshua 21:28 may seem like a brief land-grant notice, yet it reveals God’s meticulous care: • He assigns resources (Issachar’s fertile territory). • He sustains ministry (Levites receive cities). • He intertwines place with purpose (Kishion in the valley, Daberath at the hill). Every detail affirms that the Lord directs both geography and ministry so His Word permeates the entire nation. Hebrew From the tribeוּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה (ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Issachar [they received] יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר (yiś·śā·š·ḵār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom Kishion, קִשְׁי֖וֹן (qiš·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7191: Kishion -- a city in Issachar Daberath, דָּֽבְרַ֖ת (dā·ḇə·raṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1705: Daberath -- a Levitical city in Issachar Links Joshua 21:28 NIVJoshua 21:28 NLT Joshua 21:28 ESV Joshua 21:28 NASB Joshua 21:28 KJV Joshua 21:28 BibleApps.com Joshua 21:28 Biblia Paralela Joshua 21:28 Chinese Bible Joshua 21:28 French Bible Joshua 21:28 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 21:28 Out of the tribe of Issachar Kishion (Josh. Jos) |
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