Joshua 21:4

"The children of Israel gave to the Levites out of their inheritance, according to the commandment of the LORD, these cities with their pasture lands."

Key Reflection

This verse illustrates the fulfillment of God's command to provide for the Levites, ensuring they could dedicate themselves fully to serving in the tabernacle without personal financial concerns. It symbolizes how divine provision enables spiritual devotion and underscores the communal nature of worship within Israel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thirteen cities -This number is said to be too great for the single family of Aaron. But it appears1 Chronicles 24:0that the two surviving sons of Aaron, Eleazar and Ithamar, had together 24 sons, the heads of the priestly families. Since Aaron was 123 years old when he diedNumbers 33:39, his sons’ grandchildren and great grandchildren were no doubt living in the elapsing years of Joshua’s course, and had to he provided with dwellings. They might altogether number several thousands.

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