Joshua 21:9 net — They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below.

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"They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below."

— Joshua 21:9, NET Bible

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Joshua 21 — Context

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Gershon’s descendants were allotted thirteen cities from the clans of the tribe of Issachar, and from the tribes of Asher and Naphtali and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan.

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Merari’s descendants by their clans were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

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So the Israelites assigned to the Levites by lot these cities and their grazing areas, as the LORD had instructed Moses.

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They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below.

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They were assigned to the Kohathite clans of the Levites who were descendants of Aaron, for the first lot belonged to them.

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They assigned them Kiriath Arba(Arba was the father of Anak), that is, Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, along with its surrounding grazing areas.

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(Now the city’s fields and surrounding towns they had assigned to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his property.)

Joshua 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:9 say?
Joshua 21:9 in the NET Bible reads: “They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below.”
Where is Joshua 21:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:9 in?
Joshua 21:9 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 21:9?
Joshua 21:9 reads (NET): “They assigned from the tribes of Judah and Simeon the cities listed below.” 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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