Joshua 21:24
New International Version
Aijalon and Gath Rimmon, together with their pasturelands—four towns.

New Living Translation
Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four towns.

English Standard Version
Aijalon with its pasturelands, Gath-rimmon with its pasturelands—four cities;

Berean Standard Bible
Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.

King James Bible
Aijalon with her suburbs, Gathrimmon with her suburbs; four cities.

New King James Version
Aijalon with its common-land, and Gath Rimmon with its common-land: four cities;

New American Standard Bible
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands; four cities.

NASB 1995
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands; four cities.

NASB 1977
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands; four cities.

Legacy Standard Bible
Aijalon with its pasture lands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands; four cities.

Amplified Bible
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands; four cities.

Christian Standard Bible
Aijalon with its pasturelands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasturelands—four cities.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aijalon with its pasturelands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasturelands—four cities.

American Standard Version
Aijalon with its suburbs, Gath-rimmon with its suburbs; four cities.

English Revised Version
Aijalon with her suburbs, Gath-rimmon with her suburbs; four cities.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Aijalon, and Gath Rimmon.

Good News Translation
Aijalon, and Gathrimmon, with their pasture lands.

International Standard Version
Aijalon with its pasture lands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities.

Majority Standard Bible
Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon?four cities, together with their pasturelands.

NET Bible
Aijalon, and Gath Rimmon, along with the grazing areas of each--a total of four cities.

New Heart English Bible
Aijalon with its suburbs, Gath Rimmon with its suburbs; four cities.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ajalon with its suburbs, Gath-rimmon with its suburbs; four cities.

World English Bible
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath Rimmon with its pasture lands: four cities.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Aijalon and its outskirts, Gath-Rimmon and its outskirts—four cities.

Young's Literal Translation
Aijalon and its suburbs, Gath-Rimmon and its suburbs -- four cities.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ailon and her area, and the Press of the Pomegranate and her area: four cities.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Aialon and Gethremmon, with their suburbs, four cities.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Aijalon and Gath-Rimmon, with their suburbs, four cities;

New American Bible
Aijalon with its pasture lands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands: four cities.

New Revised Standard Version
Aijalon with its pasture lands, Gath-rimmon with its pasture lands—four towns.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Aijalon with its suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with its suburbs; four cities with their suburbs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Aluun and its fields and Gethremun and its fields: four cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Aijalon with the open land about it, Gath-rimmon with the open land about it; four cities.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Aelon and its suburbs; and Getheremmon and its suburbs: four cities.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
23From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon, 24 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon— four cities, together with their pasturelands. 25And from the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Taanach and Gath-rimmon—two cities, together with their pasturelands.…

Cross References
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. ...

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.

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. ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
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. ...

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.

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. ...

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

Joshua 13:14
To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them.

Joshua 13:33
To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them.

Joshua 14:3-4
For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. / The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds.

Joshua 18:7
The Levites, however, have no portion among you, because their inheritance is the priesthood of the LORD. And Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have already received the inheritance that Moses the servant of the LORD gave them beyond the Jordan to the east.”

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.

Hebrews 11:9
By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

Acts 7:5
He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

Aijalon with her suburbs, Gathrimmon with her suburbs; four cities.

Aijalon

Joshua 10:12
Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

Joshua 19:42
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

Ajalon

1 Chronicles 6:69
And Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gathrimmon with her suburbs:

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Joshua 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














Aijalon
Aijalon was a Levitical city located in the tribal territory of Dan, though it was originally assigned to the tribe of Ephraim. It is historically significant as the site of a major battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (Joshua 10:12). This city served as a strategic location due to its position in the Aijalon Valley, which was a key route for trade and military movements. The name Aijalon means "place of deer," reflecting the area's natural environment. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a fortified city, indicating its importance in the region.

and Gath-rimmon
Gath-rimmon was another Levitical city, also within the territory of Dan. The name means "winepress of the pomegranate," suggesting the area's agricultural productivity. It was one of the cities given to the Kohathite Levites, who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary. This allocation underscores the importance of providing for the Levites, who had no inheritance of their own. The city's location is less certain today, but it was likely near the Philistine border, indicating a role in the defense against Philistine incursions.

four cities
The mention of "four cities" refers to the total number of Levitical cities allocated in this passage. These cities were part of a larger network of 48 cities given to the Levites throughout Israel. This distribution ensured that the Levites, who were responsible for religious instruction and maintaining the worship of Yahweh, were present throughout the land. It reflects the integration of spiritual leadership within the community, emphasizing the importance of religious observance in daily life.

together with their pasturelands
The inclusion of pasturelands with the cities provided the Levites with the means to sustain themselves and their families. Since the Levites did not receive a tribal inheritance of land, these pasturelands were essential for their livestock and agricultural needs. This provision highlights the practical aspects of God's law, ensuring that those dedicated to His service were adequately supported. It also symbolizes the spiritual nourishment that the Levites were to provide to the people, just as the pasturelands provided physical sustenance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aijalon
A city allocated to the Levites within the territory of the tribe of Dan. It holds historical significance as a site of battles and divine intervention, such as in the battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still.

2. Gath-rimmon
Another city given to the Levites, also located in the territory of Dan. It served as a place of refuge and spiritual service.

3. Levites
The priestly tribe of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were given cities and pasturelands instead of a contiguous territory.

4. Tribe of Dan
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, whose land included the cities of Aijalon and Gath-rimmon. The tribe is known for its struggles in securing its allotted territory.

5. Allocation of Cities
The event of distributing cities to the Levites as part of the broader division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that the Levites had places to live and serve.
Teaching Points
God's Provision for His Servants
The allocation of cities to the Levites shows God's care and provision for those dedicated to His service. It reminds us of the importance of supporting those in ministry today.

The Role of the Levites
The Levites were scattered among the tribes to teach and maintain the spiritual health of the nation. This distribution underscores the need for spiritual leadership and guidance within communities.

Divine Order and Structure
The careful planning and distribution of land reflect God's order and structure for His people. It encourages us to seek God's guidance in organizing our lives and communities.

Interconnectedness of God's People
The placement of Levitical cities within other tribal territories illustrates the interconnectedness and mutual dependence of God's people, reminding us of the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ.

Historical Significance and Faith
The cities of Aijalon and Gath-rimmon serve as reminders of God's past faithfulness and intervention, encouraging us to trust in His power and promises in our own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Aijalon,
אַיָּלוֹן֙ (’ay·yā·lō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 357: Aijalon -- 'deer', the name of several cities in Palestine

and Gath-rimmon—
רִמּ֖וֹן (rim·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1667: Gath-rimmon -- 'wine press of a pomegranate', two places in Palestine

four
אַרְבַּֽע׃ (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

cities,
עָרִ֖ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

along with
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

their pasturelands.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ (miḡ·rā·še·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea


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