Joshua 21:19
Joshua 21:19 in Multiple Translations
In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
Thirteen towns with their grass-lands were given to the children of Aaron, the priests.
So in total thirteen towns and their pastures were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
All the cities of the children of Aaron Priests, were thirteene cities with their suburbes.
all the cities of the sons of Aaron the priests, [are] thirteen cities and their suburbs.
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.
All the cities together of the children of Aaron the priest, were thirteen, with their suburbs.
Altogether those 13 towns and surrounding pastureland were allotted to the priests who were descended from Aaron.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:19
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Joshua 21:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
עָרֵ֥י
בְנֵֽי
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
שְׁלֹשׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
עָרִ֖ים
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:19
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֥י
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.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
עֶשְׂרֵ֥ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
עָרִ֖ים
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.
וּ/מִגְרְשֵׁי/הֶֽן
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
Conj | 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 21:19
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
17And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,
18Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
19In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
20The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim 21they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer,Joshua 21:19 Summary
This verse tells us that thirteen cities, along with their surrounding pasturelands, were given to the priests, who were the descendants of Aaron. This was a way for the Israelites to provide for the priests' physical needs, so they could focus on caring for the people's spiritual needs, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-2. Just like the priests, we are all called to care for one another, and we can learn from the Israelites' example of providing for their spiritual leaders, as mentioned in Galatians 6:6. By trusting in God's provision, we can focus on serving and caring for others, just as the priests did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were thirteen cities given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron?
The thirteen cities were given to the priests as a provision for their livelihood, as they did not receive a tribal inheritance like the other tribes of Israel, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-2 and Joshua 13:14.
What is the significance of the pasturelands being included with the cities?
The inclusion of pasturelands with the cities provided the priests with a means to sustain themselves and their families, as they were to care for the spiritual needs of the people, as mentioned in Numbers 35:1-5.
How did the number of thirteen cities come to be?
The number of thirteen cities is the sum of the cities given to the priests from the various tribes, including the four cities from the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in Joshua 21:17-18.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites provided for the priests?
The way the Israelites provided for the priests demonstrates their respect for the spiritual leaders and their recognition of the importance of spiritual care, as emphasized in Malachi 2:7 and 1 Timothy 5:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show appreciation and support for my spiritual leaders, just as the Israelites provided for the priests?
- How can I balance my physical and spiritual needs, recognizing that God cares for both, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34 and 1 Timothy 4:8?
- In what ways can I use my resources and talents to care for those in spiritual leadership, just as the Israelites provided cities and pasturelands for the priests?
- What can I learn from the example of the priests, who relied on God's provision through the Israelites, about trusting in God's care for my own needs?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:19
All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests,.... Those of the Kohathites that came from him: [were] thirteen cities with their suburbs; and just so many are mentioned by name in Joshua 21:11.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:19
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 21:19
Verse 19. Thirteen cities with their suburbs.] At the time mentioned here certainly thirteen cities were too large a proportion for the priests, as they and their families amounted to a very small number: but this ample provision was made in reference to their great increase in after times, when they formed twenty-four courses, as in the days of David.