Joshua 21:22
Joshua 21:22 in Multiple Translations
Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs; four cities.
and Kibzaim with its suburbs, and Beth-horon with its suburbs; four cities.
And Kibzaim and Beth-horon with their grass-lands, four towns.
Kibzaim, and Beth-horon.
And Kibzaim with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbes: foure cities.
and Kibzaim and its suburbs, and Beth-Horon and its suburbs — four cities.
Kibzaim with its pasture lands, and Beth Horon with its pasture lands: four cities.
And Kibzaim with its suburbs, and Beth-horon with its suburbs; four cities.
And Cibsaim, and Beth-horon, with their suburbs, four cities.
Kibzaim, and Beth-Horon.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:22
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Joshua 21:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
קִבְצַ֨יִם֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
וְ/אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
חוֹרֹ֖ן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
עָרִ֖ים
אַרְבַּֽע
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
קִבְצַ֨יִם֙
Qibtsayim
H6911
Kibzaim
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
חוֹרֹ֖ן
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
אַרְבַּֽע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:22
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.
קִבְצַ֨יִם֙
Qibtsayim
H6911
"Kibzaim"
N-proper
Kibzaim is a place in Palestine, named for its two gatherings or assemblies. It was a Levitical city in the region of Ephraim, and its name reflects its history of community gatherings.
Definition: Kibzaim = "two gatherings" a Kohathite Levitical city in Ephraim at Mount Ephraim Also named: yoq.me.am (יׇקְמְעָם "Jokmeam" H3361H)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Kibzaim. See also: Joshua 21:22.
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.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
חוֹרֹ֖ן
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
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.
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.
אַרְבַּֽע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:22
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
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,
22Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
23From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon, 24Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:68 | Jokmeam, Beth-horon, |
| 2 | Joshua 16:3 | Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. |
| 3 | Joshua 18:13–14 | 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. On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side. |
| 4 | Joshua 16:5 | This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon |
Joshua 21:22 Summary
[This verse tells us about two cities, Kibzaim and Beth-horon, that were given to the Levites, along with two other cities, as part of their inheritance from the tribe of Ephraim, as seen in Joshua 21:20-22. The Levites were a special group of people who served God and the community, and these cities were given to them as a place to live and serve. This shows us that God provides for those who serve Him, just like He provided for the Levites, as promised in Deuteronomy 18:1-2 and Numbers 35:1-8. We can trust that God will take care of our needs, just like He took care of the Levites, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Kibzaim and Beth-horon in Joshua 21:22?
Kibzaim and Beth-horon, along with two other cities, were given to the Levites as part of their inheritance from the tribe of Ephraim, as seen in Joshua 21:20-22, similar to how the Levites were given cities in other tribes, as mentioned in Joshua 21:1-45, fulfilling the command in Numbers 35:1-8.
Why were these cities given to the Levites?
These cities were given to the Levites as part of God's provision for them, as they did not receive a large tract of land like the other tribes, but were instead given cities and pasturelands, as commanded in Deuteronomy 18:1-2 and Numbers 35:1-8.
How many cities were given to the Levites from the tribe of Ephraim?
Four cities, including Kibzaim and Beth-horon, were given to the Levites from the tribe of Ephraim, along with their pasturelands, as stated in Joshua 21:22.
What is the importance of pasturelands in this context?
The pasturelands were important for the Levites, as they provided a means for them to support themselves and their families, as they were not given a large tract of land to farm, but were instead given cities and pasturelands to care for their animals, as seen in Joshua 21:1-45 and Leviticus 25:34.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's provision for those who serve Him?
- How does this verse demonstrate the importance of community and shared resources in the life of the Israelites?
- In what ways can we, like the Levites, trust in God's provision and care for our needs?
- What does this verse teach us about the relationship between the Levites and the other tribes of Israel?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:22
And Kibzaim with her suburbs,.... Which seems to, be the same with Jokneam, 1 Chronicles 6:68; of it we read nowhere else; and Bethhoron with her suburbs; upper Bethhoron, for there were two, an
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:22
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 21:22
Verse 22. Beth-horon] There were two cities of this name, the upper and the nether; but which is intended here, cannot be ascertained.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:22
22. Kibzaim = probably to Jokmeam (1 Chronicles 6:68); Beth-horon, see ch. Joshua 10:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:22
21-24. Shechem — Joshua 17:7. Gezer — Joshua 10:33.Beth-horon — Joshua 10:10. Aijalon — Joshua 10:12. Tanach — Joshua 12:21.