Joshua 21:8

New Century Version

So the Israelites gave the Levites these towns and the pastures around them, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Cross References

Genesis 49:5

“Simeon and Levi are brothers who used their swords to do violence.

Genesis 49:7

May their anger be cursed, because it is too violent. May their violence be cursed, because it is too cruel. I will divide them up among the tribes of Jacob and scatter them through all the tribes of Israel.

Proverbs 16:33

People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:18

Throwing lots can settle arguments and keep the two sides from fighting.

Numbers 32:2

they came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the people.

Numbers 33:54

Throw lots to divide up the land by family groups, giving larger portions to larger family groups and smaller portions to smaller family groups. The land will be given as the lots decide; each tribe will get its own land.

Numbers 35:3

Then the Levites will have cities where they may live and pastureland for their cattle, flocks, and other animals.

Joshua 18:6

You should describe the seven parts of land in writing and bring what you have written to me. Then I will throw lots in the presence of the Lord our God.

Joshua 21:3

So the Israelites obeyed this command of the Lord and gave the Levite people these towns and pastures for their own land:

Joshua 21:7

The family groups of Merari were given twelve towns in the areas of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Joshua 21:9

These are the names of the towns that came from the lands of Judah and Simeon.