Joshua 21:12 bbe — But the open country round the town, and its unwalled places, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, as his property.

Bible in Basic English

"But the open country round the town, and its unwalled places, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, as his property."

— Joshua 21:12, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 21 — Context

9

From the tribes of the children of Judah and the children of Simeon they gave these towns, listed here by name:

10

These were for the children of Aaron among the families of the Kohathites, of the children of Levi: for they came first in the distribution.

11

They gave them Kiriath-arba, the town of Arba, the father of Anak, (which is Hebron) in the hill-country of Judah, with its grass-lands.

12

But the open country round the town, and its unwalled places, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, as his property.

13

And to the children of Aaron the priest they gave Hebron with its grass-lands, the town where the taker of life might be safe, and Libnah with its grass-lands;

14

And Jattir with its grass-lands, and Eshtemoa with its grass-lands;

15

And Holon with its grass-lands, and Debir with its grass-lands;

Joshua 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:12 say?
Joshua 21:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the open country round the town, and its unwalled places, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, as his property.”
Where is Joshua 21:12 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 12.
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 21:12.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:12 in?
Joshua 21:12 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 21:12?
Joshua 21:12 reads (BBE): “But the open country round the town, and its unwalled places, they gave to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, as his property.” 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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