Joshua 21:28
Joshua 21:28 in Multiple Translations
From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath,
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs,
And from the tribe of Issachar, Kishion and Daberath with their grass-lands;
From the tribe of Issachar the following four towns and their pastures: Kishion, Daberath,
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbes, Dabereh with her suburbes,
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon and its suburbs, Dabarath and its suburbs,
Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands,
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with its suburbs, Dabareh with its suburbs,
And of the tribe of Issachar, Cesion, and Dabereth,
From the area that had been allotted to the tribe of Issachar they were allotted four cities. Those cities were Kishion, Daberath,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:28
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Joshua 21:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
אֶת
קִשְׁי֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
אֶת
דָּֽבְרַ֖ת
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קִשְׁי֖וֹן
Qishyôwn
H7191
Kishion
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
דָּֽבְרַ֖ת
Dăbrath
H1705
Daberath
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 21:28
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
יִשָּׂשכָ֔ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
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.
קִשְׁי֖וֹן
Qishyôwn
H7191
"Kishion"
N-proper
Kishion was a town in Palestine, located on the boundary of Issachar. It was given to the Gershonite Levites, a group of priests and servants in the Bible. The town's name means hard.
Definition: Kishion = "hard" a town on the boundary of Issachar allotted to the Gershonite Levites Also named: qe.desh (קֶ֫דֶשׁ "Kedesh" H6943I)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kishion, Keshon. See also: Joshua 19:20; Joshua 21:28.
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.
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.
דָּֽבְרַ֖ת
Dăbrath
H1705
"Daberath"
N-proper
Daberath was a city in ancient Palestine, and its name means 'word' in Hebrew. It was a Levitical city, which means it was a place where priests and their families lived. The city is still remembered today as a significant location in the Bible.
Definition: § Dabareh or Daberath = "word" a Levitical city, modern 'Debarieh', situated at the western foot of Tabor
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Dabareh, Daberath. See also: Joshua 19:12; Joshua 21:28; 1 Chronicles 6:57.
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 21:28
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
26In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans.
27This is what the Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: From the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan, a city of refuge for the manslayer, and Beeshterah—two cities, together with their pasturelands.
28From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath,
29Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands. 30From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:12 | From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:72–73 | From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. |
Joshua 21:28 Summary
In Joshua 21:28, we see God providing for the Levites by giving them cities, including Kishion and Daberath, from the tribe of Issachar. This shows us that God cares for His people and wants to provide for their needs, just as He promises in Psalm 23:1. We can trust that God will provide for us, just as He provided for the Levites, and we can demonstrate our faith and obedience by following His commands, as seen in Joshua 24:31. By trusting in God's provision, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He is our loving Father who cares for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities given to the Levites in Joshua 21:28?
The cities given to the Levites, including Kishion and Daberath, were a provision from God to support the Levites as they served the Lord and the community, as seen in Joshua 21:1-45 and Numbers 35:1-8.
How did the tribe of Issachar respond to giving cities to the Levites?
The Bible does not record the tribe of Issachar's response, but it is likely they obeyed God's command to give the cities, just as the other tribes did, as a demonstration of their faith and obedience, similar to what is seen in Joshua 24:31.
What can we learn from the way the cities were distributed among the tribes?
The distribution of cities among the tribes demonstrates God's care and provision for the Levites and the importance of following His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10 and Numbers 33:53.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's provision for His people?
This verse highlights God's provision for the Levites, which is part of the larger theme of God's care and provision for His people, as seen in Psalm 23:1 and Matthew 6:33.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways God provides for me today, just as He provided for the Levites in Joshua 21:28?
- How can I demonstrate my faith and obedience to God, just as the tribe of Issachar did when they gave cities to the Levites?
- What are some ways I can support and care for those in my community who are serving the Lord, just as the cities were given to support the Levites?
- How does the distribution of cities among the tribes relate to the concept of stewardship and using our resources to serve God and others?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:28
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs,.... From whence the river Kishon probably had its name, or the city from that; it is the same with Kishion, Joshua 19:20; and called Kedesh, 1 Chronicles 6:72.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:28
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:28
28. Kishon] = the Kishion of ch. Joshua 19:20; Dabareh, see Joshua 19:12.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:28
28-39. Dabareh — Joshua 19:12. En-gannim — Joshua 19:21.Kedesh — Joshua 12:22. Jokneam — Joshua 12:22. Ramoth — Joshua 13:26. Heshbon — Joshua 13:17; Joshua 13:26. Jazer — Joshua 13:25.