Joshua 21:30
Joshua 21:30 in Multiple Translations
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
And from the tribe of Asher, Mishal and Abdon, with their grass-lands:
From the tribe of Asher the following four towns and their pastures: Mishal, Abdon,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbes, Abdon with her suburbes,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its suburbs, Abdon and its suburbs,
Out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
And of the tribe of Aser, Masal and Abdon,
From the area that had been allotted to the tribe of Asher they were allotted four cities. Those cities were Mishal, Abdon,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:30
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Joshua 21:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
אָשֵׁ֔ר
אֶת
מִשְׁאָ֖ל
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
אֶת
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִשְׁאָ֖ל
Mishʼâl
H4861
Mishal
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
Abdon
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 21:30
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.
אָשֵׁ֔ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
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.
מִשְׁאָ֖ל
Mishʼâl
H4861
"Mishal"
N-proper
Mishal was a town in Palestine, located in the territory of Asher and allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The name means entreaty or prayer, and it is mentioned in the KJV translations as Mishal or Misheal.
Definition: § Misheal = "entreaty" a town in the territory of Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mishal, Misheal. Compare H4913 (מָשָׁל). See also: Joshua 19:26; Joshua 21:30.
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.
עַבְדּ֖וֹן
ʻAbdôwn
H5658
"Abdon"
N-proper
Abdon was a place in Palestine and also the name of four Israelites, including a judge and a Benjamite. His name means servile or servant, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Another name of akh.bor (עַכְבּוֹר "Achbor" H5907H) § Abdon = "servile" 1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan' 2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon 4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor' 5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Abdon. Compare H5683 (עֶבְרֹן). See also: Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 8:23; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
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 21:30
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
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. 32And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:74–75 | From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands. |
| 2 | Joshua 19:25–28 | Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left. It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. |
Joshua 21:30 Summary
Joshua 21:30 tells us that the tribe of Asher gave the cities of Mishal and Abdon to the Levites, who were the spiritual leaders of the Israelites. This shows us that God provides for those who serve Him, just as He provided for the Levites through the Israelites (see also Deuteronomy 18:1-8). We can trust in God's plan and provision for our lives, just as the Israelites trusted in His plan for the Levites. By obeying God's commands and serving others, we can demonstrate our love for Him and for those around us, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Asher in the Bible?
The tribe of Asher is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they played a significant role in the history of God's people, as seen in Joshua 21:30 and other passages like Genesis 30:13 and Deuteronomy 33:24-25.
Why were certain cities given to the Levites, as mentioned in Joshua 21:30?
The cities were given to the Levites as part of God's plan to provide for their livelihood and to scatter them throughout the land to serve as spiritual leaders, as commanded in Numbers 35:1-8 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites allocated cities to the Levites?
We can learn about the importance of providing for those who serve God and His people, as seen in Joshua 21:30 and 1 Timothy 5:17-18, and about the value of obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and Matthew 25:31-46.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's provision for His people?
This verse illustrates God's faithfulness to provide for the needs of His people, as seen in Joshua 21:30 and other passages like Psalm 23:1-4 and Philippians 4:19, demonstrating His love and care for those who trust in Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show appreciation for those who serve God and His people, like the Levites in Joshua 21:30?
- How can I trust in God's provision for my life, just as the Israelites trusted in His plan for the Levites?
- What are some ways I can serve others and demonstrate God's love, as seen in the allocation of cities to the Levites?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 21:30, to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:30
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs,.... The same with Misheal, Joshua 19:26; called Mashal, 1 Chronicles 6:74; Abdon with her suburbs; not mentioned among the cities of Asher,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:30
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 21:30
30. Mishal] See ch. Joshua 19:26 (Heb.); Abdon = Hebron, Joshua 19:28.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:30
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.