Joshua 21:16
Joshua 21:16 in Multiple Translations
Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands.
And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.
and Ain with its suburbs, and Juttah with its suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.
And Ain, and Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, with their grass-lands; nine towns from those two tribes.
Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine towns from these two tribes.
And Ain with her suburbes, and Iuttah with her suburbes, Beth-shemesh with her suburbes: nine cities out of those two tribes.
and Ain and its suburbs, and Juttah and its suburbs, Beth-Shemesh and its suburbs; nine cities out of these two tribes.
Ain with its pasture lands, Juttah with its pasture lands, and Beth Shemesh with its pasture lands: nine cities out of those two tribes.
And Ain with its suburbs, and Juttah with its suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.
And Ain, and Jeta, and Bethsames, with their suburbs: nine cities out of the two tribes, as hath been said.
Ain, Juttah, and Beth-Shemesh. Altogether they were allotted those nine cities which were located in the areas that had been allotted to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.
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Joshua 21:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
עַ֣יִן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֗/הָ
וְ/אֶת
יֻטָּה֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
עָרִ֣ים
תֵּ֔שַׁע
מֵ/אֵ֕ת
שְׁנֵ֥י
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֖ים
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַ֣יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
Ain
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֗/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יֻטָּה֙
Yuṭṭâh
H3194
Juttah
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
N-proper
שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
עָרִ֣ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
תֵּ֔שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
מֵ/אֵ֕ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֖ים
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Art | N-mp
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:16
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.
עַ֣יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
"Ain"
N-proper
Ain is a place in southern Judah, named for its spring, and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests. It is also known as En-rimmon, meaning spring of the pomegranate. The Bible mentions Ain in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Ain = "spring" one of the southernmost cities of Judah in the Nekeb and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests Also named: en rim.mon (עֵין רִמּוֹן "En-rimmon" H5884)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ain. See also: Numbers 34:11; Joshua 19:7; 1 Chronicles 4:32.
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.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֗/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.
יֻטָּה֙
Yuṭṭâh
H3194
"Juttah"
N-proper
Juttah was a town in the mountains of Judah, meaning 'stretched out'. It was near Maon and Carmel, and is still known today as 'Yutta'. The town's name may refer to its layout or location.
Definition: § Juttah = "stretched out" a town in the mountains of Judah, in the neighbourhood of Maon and Carmel; modern 'Yutta'
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Juttah. See also: Joshua 15:55; Joshua 21:16.
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
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.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/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.
עָרִ֣ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
תֵּ֔שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
מֵ/אֵ֕ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
הַ/שְּׁבָטִ֖ים
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Art | N-mp
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 21:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 21:16
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:16
- Sermons on Joshua 21:16
Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
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, 18Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:10 | The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:59 | Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. |
| 3 | Joshua 15:55 | Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, |
| 4 | Joshua 15:42 | Libnah, Ether, Ashan, |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 6:9 | but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 6:12 | And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh. |
Joshua 21:16 Summary
Joshua 21:16 tells us about the cities that were given to the Levites, who were the priests and servants of the Lord. These cities, including Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, provided for the Levites' needs, just like God had instructed in Numbers 35:2-5. This shows us that God cares for those who serve Him and wants to provide for their needs, just like He provides for us (Matthew 6:25-34). By looking at this verse, we can see the importance of taking care of those who serve the Lord and trusting in His provision for our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cities mentioned in Joshua 21:16 and why are they significant?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 21:16 are Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, which were given to the Levites as part of their inheritance, as seen in Joshua 21:16, and are important because they provided for the Levites' needs, as instructed in Numbers 35:2-5 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Why did the Levites need cities and pasturelands?
The Levites needed cities and pasturelands because they were not given a specific territory like the other tribes, but were instead scattered throughout the land to serve the Lord and the people, as explained in Deuteronomy 18:1-8 and Joshua 21:1-45.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites provided for the Levites?
We can learn from the Israelites' example that taking care of those who serve the Lord is important, as seen in Joshua 21:16 and Galatians 6:6, and that we should prioritize their needs and well-being.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse relates to the broader theme of the book of Joshua, which is the conquest and division of the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-6 and Joshua 21:1-45, and shows how the Israelites were faithful to God's instructions in providing for the Levites.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's care for those who serve Him, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the provision for the Levites in this verse demonstrate the importance of community and mutual support in the body of Christ?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' example of obedience to God's instructions in providing for the Levites, and how can I apply this to my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, be a servant of the Lord and a blessing to those around me, as seen in Joshua 21:16 and Matthew 20:26-28?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:16
And Ain with her suburbs,.... [See comments on Joshua 15:32]; and Juttah with her suburbs; [See comments on Joshua 15:55]; [and] Bethshemesh with her suburbs; which is not mentioned among the cities
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:16
And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Beth-she'mesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes. Ain. The true reading is obviously Ashan, as in 1 Chronicles 6:59.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 21:16
Ain here, and Gibeon , and some others here named, are not named 1Ch 6, either because they were destroyed in some of those hostile invasions and wars wherewith their land was grievously harassed and wasted before that time; or they appear there under other names, as was said.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:16
16. Ain, see Joshua 15:32, Joshua 19:7; Juttah, Joshua 15:55; Beth-shemesh, Joshua 15:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:16
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.
Sermons on Joshua 21:16
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The Unrelenting Humility of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scene of worship described in Revelation chapter 4. The worship is directed towards the God of all creation, with thunderings, lightning |
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And the Kine Went Along the Highway, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine guidance evident in the story of the kine that moved along the highway, illustrating how God can direct even the most instinctual behaviors to fulf |