Joshua 21:34

Conservative English Version

The rest of the Levi clans were descendants of Merari, and they received twelve towns with the pastureland around them. Four towns were from the tribe of Zebulun, four from Reuben, and four from Gad. Jokneam, Kartah, Rimmonah, and Nahalal were from Zebulun. Bezer, Jazah, Kedemoth, and Mephaath were from Reuben. Bezer was located in the desert flatlands east of the Jordan River across from Jericho. Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, Heshbon, and Jazer were from Gad. Bezer and Ramoth in Gilead were Safe Towns for people who had accidentally killed someone.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 6:48

The rest of the Levites were appointed to work at the sacred tent.

1 Chronicles 6:63

The Levite clan of Merari received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

1 Chronicles 6:77

The rest of the Merari clan received the towns of Rimmono and Tabor and their pastureland from the tribe of Zebulun.

Joshua 12:22

(SEE 12:9)

Joshua 19:11

(SEE 19:10)

Joshua 19:15

Zebulun had twelve towns with their surrounding villages. Some of these were Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Jiralah, and Bethlehem.

Joshua 21:33

(SEE 21:27)

Joshua 21:35

(SEE 21:34)

Joshua 21:7

The clans that were descendants of Merari received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.