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Joshua 21:1 Cross-References

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Towns for the Levites

Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;

Joshua 21:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 21:1

People Mentioned

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Eleazarson of Aaron (EXO 6:23)
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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)
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Nunfather of Joshua (EXO 33:11)
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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Joshua 21:1

Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel; And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for our cattle.The Levites' petition demonstrates proper initiative within divine order. Rather than passively waiting for others to remember their needs, the Levitical heads "came near" and respectfully reminded leadership of God's command (Numbers 3...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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