Joshua 21:34 nasb — To the families of the sons of Merari, the rest of the Levites, they gave from the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its p…

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"To the families of the sons of Merari, the rest of the Levites, they gave from the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its pasture lands and Kartah with its pasture lands."

— Joshua 21:34, NASB

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Joshua 21 — Context

31

Helkath with its pasture lands and Rehob with its pasture lands; four cities.

32

From the tribe of Naphtali, they gave Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the manslayer, with its pasture lands and Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.

33

All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their pasture lands.

34

To the families of the sons of Merari, the rest of the Levites, they gave from the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its pasture lands and Kartah with its pasture lands.

35

Dimnah with its pasture lands, Nahalal with its pasture lands; four cities.

36

From the tribe of Reuben, they gave Bezer with its pasture lands and Jahaz with its pasture lands,

37

Kedemoth with its pasture lands and Mephaath with its pasture lands; four cities.

Joshua 21:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:34 say?
Joshua 21:34 in the NASB reads: “To the families of the sons of Merari, the rest of the Levites, they gave from the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its pasture lands and Kartah with its pasture lands.”
Where is Joshua 21:34 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 34.
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 21:34.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:34 in?
Joshua 21:34 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 21:34?
Joshua 21:34 reads (NASB): “To the families of the sons of Merari, the rest of the Levites, they gave from the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its pasture lands and Kartah with its pasture lands.” 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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