Joshua 21:7

God's Word

Merari’s descendants received 12 cities for their families from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 6:62

The families of Gershom’s descendants were given 13 cities chosen by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and ⌞the part of⌟ the tribe of Manasseh that lived in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:63

The families of Merari’s descendants were given 12 cities chosen by lot from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Exodus 6:19

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families descended from Levi listed in birth order.

Numbers 3:20

Mahli and Mushi were the sons of Merari. Their families were named after them. These were the households of Levite families.

Joshua 21:6

Gershon’s descendants received 13 cities from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and half of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan.

Joshua 21:8

The Israelites gave these cities with pasturelands to Levi’s descendants by drawing lots, as the Lord had commanded through Moses.