Joshua 21:18 kjva — Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities."

— Joshua 21:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 21:18 in Other Translations

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Joshua 21 — Context

15

And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,

16

And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Beth–shemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.

17

And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs,

18

Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.

19

All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

20

And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites which remained of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.

21

For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,

Joshua 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:18 say?
Joshua 21:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.”
Where is Joshua 21:18 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:18 in?
Joshua 21:18 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 21:18?
Joshua 21:18 reads (KJVA): “Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.” 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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