Joshua 21:9

New Century Version

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 6:39

There was Heman’s helper Asaph, whose group stood by Heman’s right side. Asaph was Berekiah’s son. Berekiah was Shimea’s son.

1 Chronicles 6:65

The towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin, which were named, were chosen by throwing lots.

2 Chronicles 31:15

Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah helped Kore in the towns where the priests lived. They gave from what was collected to the other groups of priests, both young and old.

Joshua 21:10

The first choice of towns was given to the Kohath family groups of the Levites.

Joshua 21:4

The Kohath family groups were part of the tribe of Levi. Some of the Levites in the Kohath family groups were from the family of Aaron the priest. To these Levites were given thirteen towns in the areas of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Joshua 21:8

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