Joshua 21:29
Joshua 21:29 in Multiple Translations
Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Jarmuth with her suburbs, En-gannim with her suburbs; four cities.
Jarmuth with its suburbs, En-gannim with its suburbs; four cities.
Jarmuth and En-gannim with their grass-lands, four towns.
Jarmuth, and En-gannim.
Iarmuth with her suburbes, En-gannim with her suburbes: foure cities.
Jarmuth and its suburbs, En-Gannim and its suburbs — four cities.
Jarmuth with its pasture lands, En Gannim with its pasture lands: four cities.
Jarmuth with its suburbs, En-gannim with its suburbs; four cities.
And Jaramoth, and Engannim, with their suburbs, four cities.
Jarmuth, and En-Gannim.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:29
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Joshua 21:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
יַרְמוּת֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
אֶת
עֵ֥ין
גַּנִּ֖ים
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
עָרִ֖ים
אַרְבַּֽע
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יַרְמוּת֙
Yarmûwth
H3412
Jarmuth
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
En-gannim
N-proper
גַּנִּ֖ים
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
En-gannim
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 21:29
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.
יַרְמוּת֙
Yarmûwth
H3412
"Jarmuth"
N-proper
Jarmuth means heights, a city in Palestine given to the Levites. It is mentioned in the Bible as a Levitical city of Issachar. The city was allocated to the Gershonite Levites.
Definition: § Jarmuth = "heights" a Levitical city of Issachar allocated to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jarmuth. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:11; Nehemiah 11:29.
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.
עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
"En-gannim"
N-proper
En-Gannim, meaning fountain of the garden, is a city in the border of Issachar, allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The Bible mentions En-Gannim in the book of Joshua, where it is also known as Anem. It is a place of natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Definition: En-gannim = "fountain of the garden" a city on the border of Issachar and allotted to the Gershonite Levites Also named: a.nem (עָנֵם "Anem" H6046)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: En-gannim. See also: Joshua 15:34; Joshua 19:21; Joshua 21:29.
גַּנִּ֖ים
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
"En-gannim"
N-proper
En-Gannim, meaning fountain of the garden, is a city in the border of Issachar, allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The Bible mentions En-Gannim in the book of Joshua, where it is also known as Anem. It is a place of natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Definition: En-gannim = "fountain of the garden" a city on the border of Issachar and allotted to the Gershonite Levites Also named: a.nem (עָנֵם "Anem" H6046)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: En-gannim. See also: Joshua 15:34; Joshua 19:21; Joshua 21:29.
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 21:29
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
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, 31Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:23 | So they brought the five kings out of the cave—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. |
| 2 | Joshua 12:11 | the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; |
| 3 | Joshua 10:3 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, |
Joshua 21:29 Summary
In Joshua 21:29, we see God providing for the Levites by giving them four cities, including Jarmuth and En-gannim, along with their pasturelands. This shows us that God cares for His people and wants to provide for their needs, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 29:5. The Levites were important to the community because they helped the people understand and follow God's laws, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11. By giving them these cities and pasturelands, God was showing His love and care for them, and reminding us that He will always provide for us, just like He did for the Levites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were specific cities given to the Levites in Joshua 21:29?
The cities were given to the Levites as part of God's plan to provide for them, as they did not receive a large tract of land like the other tribes, as seen in Joshua 13:14 and Numbers 18:21-24.
What were the names of the cities given to the Levites in this verse?
The cities given to the Levites in Joshua 21:29 were Jarmuth and En-gannim, in addition to the two cities mentioned in the previous verse, Kishion and Daberath, making a total of four cities.
Why did the Levites need cities with pasturelands?
The Levites needed cities with pasturelands to support themselves and their animals, as they were responsible for serving the Lord and the community, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:1-8 and Numbers 35:1-8.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of a larger section in Joshua 21 where the Levites are given cities and pasturelands, fulfilling God's promise to provide for them, as seen in Joshua 21:1-45 and Leviticus 25:32-34.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way God provided for the Levites, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- How do the cities and pasturelands given to the Levites reflect God's care and provision for His people?
- What role did the Levites play in the community, and how did their responsibilities relate to the cities and pasturelands they were given?
- How does this verse remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises, and what promises has He made to us that we can trust Him to fulfill?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:29
Jarmuth with her suburbs,.... Called Ramoth, 1 Chronicles 6:73; very probably the same with Remeth, Joshua 19:21; Engannim with her suburbs; called Anem, 1 Chronicles 6:73; four cities; so many are mentioned by name.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:29
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 21:29
29. Jarmuth] Called Remeth in Joshua 19:21; Ramoth in 1 Chronicles 6:73; En-gannim, see Joshua 19:21.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:29
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.