Joshua 21:8

The Passion Translation

Yahweh had commanded through Moses to draw lots to see what cities the Levites would receive. So they drew lots, and the people of Israel gave them these cities together with the pasturelands around them.

Cross References

Joshua 21:3

So the people of Israel obeyed Yahweh’s command and gave the Levites some of their cities and pasturelands from their inheritance.

Proverbs 18:18

A coin toss resolves a dispute and can put an argument to rest between formidable opponents.

Proverbs 16:33

We may toss the coin and roll the dice, but God’s will is greater than luck.

Genesis 49:5

“Simeon and Levi, you are two of a kind and brothers in crime, for your swords have committed violent acts.

Joshua 21:7

Clan by clan, the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun.

Joshua 21:9

The members of the clan of Kohath, the descendants of Aaron, received nine cities from the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

Genesis 49:7

Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce, and their wrath so relentless. I will divide your descendants throughout Jacob’s territory and scatter them throughout Israel.