Joshua 21:10 web — and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for their…

World English Bible

"and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for theirs was the first lot."

— Joshua 21:10, World English Bible

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Joshua 21 — Context

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The children of Merari according to their families had twelve cities out of the tribe of Reuben, out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun.

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The children of Israel gave these cities with their suburbs by lot to the Levites, as Yahweh commanded by Moses.

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They gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are mentioned by name:

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and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for theirs was the first lot.

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They gave them Kiriath Arba, named after the father of Anak (the same is Hebron), in the hill country of Judah, with its suburbs around it.

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But they gave the fields of the city and its villages to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for his possession.

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To the children of Aaron the priest they gave Hebron with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah with its suburbs,

Joshua 21:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:10 say?
Joshua 21:10 in the World English Bible reads: “and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for theirs was the first lot.”
Where is Joshua 21:10 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 10.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 21:10.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:10 in?
Joshua 21:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 21:10?
Joshua 21:10 reads (WEB): “and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for theirs was the first lot.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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