Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each of these towns had pasturelands surrounding it; this was true for all these towns. New Living Translation Every one of these towns had pasturelands surrounding it. English Standard Version These cities each had its pasturelands around it. So it was with all these cities. Berean Standard Bible Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. King James Bible These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus were all these cities. New King James Version Every one of these cities had its common-land surrounding it; thus were all these cities. New American Standard Bible These cities individually had their surrounding pasture lands; this is how it was with all these cities. NASB 1995 These cities each had its surrounding pasture lands; thus it was with all these cities. NASB 1977 These cities each had its surrounding pasture lands; thus it was with all these cities. Legacy Standard Bible These cities each had its surrounding pasture lands; thus it was with all these cities. Amplified Bible These cities each had its surrounding pasture lands; so it was with all these cities. Christian Standard Bible Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. American Standard Version These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus it was with all these cities. English Revised Version These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus it was with all these cities. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each of these cities had its own pastureland around it. International Standard Version These cities were each surrounded by pasture lands, as was the case with all of these cities. Majority Standard Bible Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. NET Bible Each of these cities had grazing areas around it; they were alike in this regard. New Heart English Bible Each of these cities included their suburbs around them. It was this way with all these cities. Webster's Bible Translation These cities were every one with their suburbs around them. Thus were all these cities. World English Bible Each of these cities included their pasture lands around them. It was this way with all these cities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese cities are each city and its outskirts around it; so to all these cities. Young's Literal Translation These cities are each city and its suburbs round about it; so to all these cities. Smith's Literal Translation Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith their suburbs, each distributed by the families. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible With each and every one of these cities went the pasture lands round about it. New Revised Standard Version Each of these towns had its pasture lands around it; so it was with all these towns. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese cities with their towns were situated thus, each town with its suburbs round about it; thus were all these towns with their cities. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But the towns and cities, these towns and their fields surrounding them and all these towns and the cities were thus situated OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917even these cities, every one with the open land round about it; thus it shall be with all these cities. Brenton Septuagint Translation a city and the suburbs round about the city to all these cities: and Joshua ceased dividing the land by their borders: and the children of Israel gave a portion to Joshua because of the commandment of the Lord: they gave him the city which he asked: they gave him Thamnasachar in mount Ephraim; and Joshua built the city, and dwelt in it: and Joshua took the knives of stone, wherewith he circumcised the children of Israel that were born in the desert by the way, and put them in Thamnasachar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…41For the Levites, then, there were forty-eight cities in all, together with their pasturelands, within the territory of the Israelites. 42Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. 43Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it.… 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. ... 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. 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 6:54-81 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. ... 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. ... 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. Hebrews 4:8-10 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Nehemiah 11:36 And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin. 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. ... Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Luke 21:24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Treasury of Scripture These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus were all these cities. Jump to Previous Cities City Included Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Round Suburbs Surrounding Towns True. WayJump to Next Cities City Included Lands Open Pasture Pasturelands Round Suburbs Surrounding Towns True. WayJoshua 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 Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; The allocation of pasturelands around each city highlights the practical needs of the Levitical cities. The Levites, who were set apart for religious duties, required these lands to sustain their livestock, which was essential for their livelihood. This provision reflects God's care for the Levites, ensuring they had the necessary resources to fulfill their roles without owning large tracts of land, as they were not given a specific inheritance like the other tribes (Numbers 18:20-24). The pasturelands also symbolize the spiritual nourishment and care that the Levites were to provide for the people of Israel, as they were responsible for teaching the Law and maintaining the spiritual well-being of the nation. this was true for all the cities. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land. He is responsible for the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel. 2. Levitical Cities These are the cities given to the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel, as they did not receive a specific territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities and surrounding pasturelands throughout the territories of the other tribes. 3. Pasturelands The lands surrounding the Levitical cities, designated for the livestock and sustenance of the Levites. These lands were essential for their livelihood and service to the community. 4. Tribes of Israel The twelve tribes that descended from the sons of Jacob, each receiving a portion of the Promised Land, except for the Levites who were given cities within these tribal lands. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, which the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, entered and settled. Teaching Points God's Provision and FaithfulnessThe allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites demonstrates God's provision for those who serve Him. It reminds us of His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and caring for His people. The Role of the Levites The Levites were set apart for service to God and the community. This highlights the importance of dedicating our lives to God's service and the value of spiritual leadership within the community. Community and Interdependence The distribution of Levitical cities among the tribes illustrates the interdependence of the Israelites. It serves as a model for the Christian community, emphasizing the need for mutual support and cooperation. Stewardship of Resources The provision of pasturelands for the Levites underscores the principle of stewardship. We are called to manage our resources wisely and ensure that those who serve in ministry are supported.Verse 42. - These cities. Rather, perhaps, these cities were, (i.e., "have been enumerated," or "were given"), city by city, and their cattle drives surrounding them, thus was it with all these cities. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachהֶעָרִ֣ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement of these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those cities עִ֔יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement had תִּֽהְיֶ֙ינָה֙ (tih·ye·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be its own surrounding סְבִיבֹתֶ֑יהָ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯe·hā) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around pasturelands; וּמִגְרָשֶׁ֖יהָ (ū·miḡ·rā·še·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea this was true כֵּ֖ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus for all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those cities. הֶעָרִ֥ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Joshua 21:42 NIVJoshua 21:42 NLT Joshua 21:42 ESV Joshua 21:42 NASB Joshua 21:42 KJV Joshua 21:42 BibleApps.com Joshua 21:42 Biblia Paralela Joshua 21:42 Chinese Bible Joshua 21:42 French Bible Joshua 21:42 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 21:42 Each of these cities included their suburbs (Josh. 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