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Joshua 21:5 Cross-References

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And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.

Joshua 21:5 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 21:5

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K
Kohathson of Levi (GEN 46:11)
E
Ephraimsecond son of Joseph (GEN 41:52)
D
Danfifth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:5), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid
M
Manassehfirstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51)

Commentary on Joshua 21:5

And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.The "rest of the children of Kohath" (velivney Kehat hanotarim, וְלִבְנֵי קְהָת הַנּוֹתָרִים) refers to non-Aaronic Kohathites who served the Tabernacle but couldn't offer sacrifices. They received "ten cities" from Ephraim, Dan, and western Manasseh—strategically positioned in central Israel. While Aaron's line got thirteen cities near the worship center, these Kohathites received ten in the heartland, distributing Leviti...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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