Joshua 21:39 cpdv — And so all the cities of the Levites, in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel, were forty-eight,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so all the cities of the Levites, in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel, were forty-eight, "

— Joshua 21:39, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 21 — Context

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from the tribe of Reuben, beyond the Jordan, opposite Jericho, Bezer in the wilderness, one of the cities of refuge, Misor and Jazer, and Jethson and Mephaath, four cities with their suburbs;

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from the tribe of Gad, Ramoth of Gilead, one of the cities of refuge, and Mahanaim and Heshbon and Jazer, four cities with their suburbs.

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All the cities of the sons of Merari, by their families and extended families, were twelve.

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And so all the cities of the Levites, in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel, were forty-eight,

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with their suburbs, each distributed by families.

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And the Lord God gave to Israel all the land that he had sworn he would deliver to their fathers. And they possessed it, and they lived in it.

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And he gave them peace with all the surrounding nations. And none of their enemies dared to stand against them; instead, they were brought under their sovereignty.

Joshua 21:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:39 say?
Joshua 21:39 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so all the cities of the Levites, in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel, were forty-eight, ”
Where is Joshua 21:39 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 39.
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 21:39.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:39 in?
Joshua 21:39 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 21:39?
Joshua 21:39 reads (CPDV): “And so all the cities of the Levites, in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel, were forty-eight, ” 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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