Questions and Answers
Who approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the father's houses of the tribes of Israel at the beginning of Chapter 21?
The fathers' houses of the Levites
Where did this meeting take place?
Shiloh
What did the people of the tribe of Levi want?
Cities to dwell in and pasturelands for their livestock
Which clan of Levi received the first allotment?
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How many towns were allotted to the descendants of Aaron the priest?
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The descendants of Aaron the priest received land from what tribes?
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How many cities were allotted to the rest of the Kohathites?
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How many towns did the Merarites receive?
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From which tribes did the Merarites receive towns?
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Who was Arba?
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Why did the descendants of Aaron not receive the fields and villages around the city of Hebron?
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To whom was the city of refuge called Bezer given?
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How many cities did the Levites receive in the midst of the possession of the people of Israel?
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Study Notes
Overview of Joshua Chapter 21
- Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun convened with the heads of the father's houses from the tribes of Israel.
- The meeting was held in Shiloh, where discussions regarding the Levites’ needs commenced.
Requests by the Tribe of Levi
- The Levites sought cities for habitation and pasturelands for their livestock.
Allotments to the Levites
- The first allotment of cities was designated to the Kohathites, a clan within the tribe of Levi.
- Aaron’s descendants, specifically the priests, received a total of 13 towns situated within the territories of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.
Distribution of Cities
- The remaining Kohathites were allocated 10 cities.
- The Merarites were granted 12 towns, which they received from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.
Notable Historical Figures
- Arba is identified as the father of Anak, a significant figure referenced in the context of Canaan's inhabitants.
Special Allocations
- Fields and villages surrounding Hebron were not given to Aaron’s descendants as these lands had been allocated to Caleb son of Jephunneh.
- The city of refuge named Bezer was provided to the Merarite clans.
Total Cities for Levites
- In total, the Levites received 48 cities within the land that was possessed by the Israelites.
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Test your knowledge of Joshua Chapter 21 with these flashcards. Learn about key characters, locations, and requests made by the tribe of Levi during their meeting at Shiloh. This quiz is perfect for those studying the Book of Joshua in the Bible.
