Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jattir, Eshtemoa, New Living Translation Jattir, Eshtemoa, English Standard Version Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands, Berean Standard Bible Jattir, Eshtemoa, King James Bible And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs, New King James Version Jattir with its common-land, Eshtemoa with its common-land, New American Standard Bible Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, NASB 1995 and Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, NASB 1977 and Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Legacy Standard Bible Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Amplified Bible and Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Christian Standard Bible Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands, Holman Christian Standard Bible Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands, American Standard Version and Jattir with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs; English Revised Version and Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jattir, Eshtemoa, Good News Translation Jattir, Eshtemoa, International Standard Version Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Majority Standard Bible Jattir, Eshtemoa, NET Bible Jattir, Eshtemoa, New Heart English Bible Jattir with its suburbs, Eshtemoa with its suburbs, Webster's Bible Translation And Jattir with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs, World English Bible Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jattir and its outskirts, and Eshtemoa and its outskirts, Young's Literal Translation and Jattir and its suburbs, and Eshtemoa and its suburbs, Smith's Literal Translation And Jattir and her area, and Eshtemoa and her area, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jether and Estemo, Catholic Public Domain Version and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, New American Bible Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, New Revised Standard Version Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jarath with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yarath and its fields and Eshtemu and its fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Jattir with the open land about it, and Eshtemoa with the open land about it; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Aelom and its suburbs; and Tema and its suburbs; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…13So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, 14 Jattir, Eshtemoa, 15Holon, Debir,… Cross References Joshua 21:9-13 From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name / to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) ... 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... Numbers 35:1-8 Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. ... Joshua 20:1-9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. ... Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. 1 Chronicles 6:64-81 So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: ... Numbers 18:20-24 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. / Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. ... Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Matthew 10:5-6 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Treasury of Scripture And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs, Joshua 15:48 And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, 1 Samuel 30:27,28 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir, … Joshua 15:50 And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim, Eshtemoh Jump to Previous Eshtemoa Eshtemo'a Jattir Lands Open Pasture SuburbsJump to Next Eshtemoa Eshtemo'a Jattir Lands Open Pasture SuburbsJoshua 21 1. Forty-eight cities given by lot, out of the other tribes unto the Levites.43. God gives the land, and rest unto the Israelites, according to his promise Jattir Jattir was a town located in the hill country of Judah. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, indicating its significance during the biblical period. The town was allotted to the tribe of Judah and later given to the Levites, specifically the descendants of Aaron, as part of their inheritance. This allocation underscores the importance of the Levitical cities as centers for religious and legal matters in Israel. Archaeological evidence suggests that Jattir was a fortified city, which aligns with its strategic location in the hill country. The town is also noted in 1 Samuel 30:27, where David sends spoils from his victories to the elders of Jattir, indicating its continued importance during his reign. Eshtemoa Persons / Places / Events 1. JattirA town in the hill country of Judah, allotted to the Levites. It is significant as a Levitical city, indicating its role in supporting the priestly tribe with resources and a place to live. 2. Eshtemoa Another town in the hill country of Judah, also given to the Levites. Like Jattir, it served as a place for the Levites to reside and perform their duties. 3. Levites The priestly tribe of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were given specific cities, including Jattir and Eshtemoa, as they did not receive a large territorial inheritance like the other tribes. 4. Allocation of Cities This event in Joshua 21 is part of the broader distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, with specific cities designated for the Levites. 5. Hill Country of Judah The geographical region where these towns are located, known for its rugged terrain and historical significance in Israel's history. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those dedicated to His service. This reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing for our needs when we serve Him. The Role of Community Support Just as the Levites were supported by the other tribes, we are called to support those in ministry and service today. This can be through prayer, financial support, or acts of service. Living Among the People The Levites were scattered among the tribes, symbolizing their role as spiritual leaders and teachers. We, too, are called to be salt and light in our communities, living out our faith among others. Inheritance Beyond Material Possessions The Levites' inheritance was not land but the Lord Himself. This challenges us to value our spiritual inheritance in Christ above material possessions. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles Each tribe and individual had a specific role in God's plan. We are encouraged to be faithful in the roles and responsibilities God has given us, trusting in His perfect plan. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jattir,יַתִּר֙ (yat·tir) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3492: Jattir -- a city in Judah Eshtemoa, אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ (’eš·tə·mō·a‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 851: Eshtemoa -- a man of Judah, also a city in Judah Links Joshua 21:14 NIVJoshua 21:14 NLT Joshua 21:14 ESV Joshua 21:14 NASB Joshua 21:14 KJV Joshua 21:14 BibleApps.com Joshua 21:14 Biblia Paralela Joshua 21:14 Chinese Bible Joshua 21:14 French Bible Joshua 21:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 21:14 Jattir with its suburbs Eshtemoa with its (Josh. Jos) |
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