Joshua 21:8

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So the Israelites gave the Levites by lot these towns and pastures, as the Lord had instructed through Moses.

Cross References

Genesis 49:5

Simeon and Levi are two of the same kind—they use their weapons for destructive violence.

Genesis 49:7

I curse their anger because it is too harsh; I curse their fury because it is too cruel! I will separate their descendants throughout Jacob; I will scatter them throughout Israel.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.

Proverbs 18:18

Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.

Numbers 32:2

So they came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the Israelite leaders and said,

Numbers 33:54

You are to divide the land and allocate it by lot to the different tribal families. Give a larger portion to a larger family, and a smaller portion to a smaller family. Each one's allocation is decided by lot, and you will all receive an allocation depending on your tribe.

Numbers 35:3

The towns are for them to live in, and the pastures will be for their herds and their flocks—for all their livestock.

Joshua 18:6

Once you have written the description about the land, divided into seven parts, you will bring it to me here and I will cast lots for you in the presence of the Lord our God.

Joshua 21:3

So, following the Lord's instructions, the Israelites gave towns and pastures to the Levites from their own allocations.

Joshua 21:7

The families of the descendants of Merari were allotted twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Joshua 21:9

They gave from the tribe of Judah and the tribe of Simeon the following towns, specifically named,