Joshua 21:15
Joshua 21:15 in Multiple Translations
Holon, Debir,
And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,
and Holon with its suburbs, and Debir with its suburbs,
And Holon with its grass-lands, and Debir with its grass-lands;
Holon, Debir,
And Holon with her suburbes, and Debir with her suburbes,
and Holon and its suburbs, and Debir and its suburbs,
Holon with its pasture lands, Debir with its pasture lands,
And Holon with its suburbs, and Debir with its suburbs,
And Holon, and Dabir,
Holon, Debir,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:15
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Joshua 21:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
חֹלֹן֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
וְ/אֶת
דְּבִ֖ר
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
חֹלֹן֙
Chôlôwn
H2473
Holon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
דְּבִ֖ר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
Debir
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:15
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֹלֹן֙
Chôlôwn
H2473
"Holon"
N-proper
Holon was a city in Moab, mentioned in the Bible as a place with a sandy terrain. It is referenced in the book of Joshua and 1 Chronicles. The city's name means sandy in Hebrew.
Definition: § Holon = "sandy" a city of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Holon. See also: Joshua 15:51; Joshua 21:15; Jeremiah 48:21.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דְּבִ֖ר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
"Debir"
N-proper
Debir was an Amoritish king and the name of two places in Palestine, one of which was a town in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a location conquered by the Israelites.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jos.10.3 § Lo-debar = "not a pasture" a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Debir. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 15:7; 1 Chronicles 6:43.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:15
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
13So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah,
14Jattir, Eshtemoa,
15Holon, Debir,
16Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. 17And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:49 | Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), |
| 2 | Joshua 15:51 | Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages. |
| 3 | Joshua 12:13 | the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 6:58 | Hilen, Debir, |
Joshua 21:15 Summary
[This verse lists two cities, Holon and Debir, that were given to the descendants of Aaron the priest as part of their inheritance. This was a way for the Israelites to provide for the needs of their priests, as God had commanded them to do (Numbers 35:2-5). The inclusion of these cities in the list of priestly inheritance highlights the importance of caring for those who serve in ministry, as seen in Matthew 10:10. By providing for their priests, the Israelites demonstrated their obedience to God's commands and their recognition of the value of ministry.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 21:15?
The cities listed in Joshua 21:15, including Holon and Debir, were given to the descendants of Aaron the priest as part of their inheritance, as seen in Joshua 21:13. This was in accordance with God's command to provide for the Levites, as stated in Numbers 35:2-5.
Why were these specific cities chosen for the priests?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason why these cities were chosen, but it is likely that they were selected based on their strategic location and ability to provide for the needs of the priests, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
How do these cities relate to the concept of refuge in the Bible?
Some of the cities listed in Joshua 21, such as Hebron, were designated as cities of refuge, where people who had committed unintentional manslaughter could flee for safety, as described in Numbers 35:6-34 and Joshua 20:1-9.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites provided for their priests?
The Israelites' provision for their priests demonstrates their obedience to God's commands and their recognition of the importance of supporting those who serve in ministry, as seen in Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 10:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's care for those who serve in ministry, and how can I apply this principle to my own life?
- How do the cities listed in this verse relate to the broader theme of God's provision and care for His people, as seen in the book of Joshua?
- What can I learn from the way the Israelites worked together to provide for the needs of their community, and how can I apply this to my own community?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when the details are not fully understood, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:15
And Holon with her suburbs,.... [See comments on Joshua 15:51]; and Debir with her suburbs; [See comments on Joshua 15:49].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:15
Which the children of Aaron, being of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 21:15
Holon, called Hilen, , as Juttah here is called Ashan, , and Kibzaim called Jokmeam, , and so some others, the names of the places being changed by length of time, and upon special occasions, as was frequent among the Jews; though their doctors add, that some of these places here mentioned, being now in the Canaanites’ possession, and not speedily recovered from them, there were others put in their stead.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:15
15. Holon] See ch. Joshua 15:51; 1 Chronicles 6:58. Debir] See ch. Joshua 15:15; Joshua 15:49.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:15
14-17. Jattir — Joshua 15:48. Eshtemoah — Joshua 15:50. Debir — Joshua 10:38. Juttah — Joshua 15:55. Beth-shemesh — Joshua 15:10. Gibeon — Joshua 9:3. Geba — Joshua 18:24.