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href="/bsb/joshua/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin the priests were given the following towns with their pasturelands: Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its common-land, Geba with its common-land,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, and Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin they gave: Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin they gave: Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Benjamin also gave them four cities: Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />From the territory of Benjamin they were given four cities: Gibeon, Geba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin they assigned Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and its outskirts, Geba and its outskirts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and its suburbs, Geba and its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon and her area, and Geba and her area,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, Gabaon, and Gabae, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, from the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, he gave Gibeon, and Geba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Benjamin they obtained Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of the tribe of Benjamin: Gibeon with its pasture lands, Geba with its pasture lands,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benyamin: Gebuun and its villages and Gaba and its villages<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with the open land about it, Geba with the open land about it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Benjamin, Gabaon and its suburbs; and Gatheth and its suburbs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/21-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=5395" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/21.htm">Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">And from the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin they gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1391.htm" title="1391: giḇ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Benjamin. From the same as Geba'; hilly; Gibon, a place in Palestine.">Gibeon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4054.htm" title="4054: miḡ·rā·še·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Also feminine migrashah; from garash; a suburb; hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1387.htm" title="1387: ge·ḇa‘ (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city of Benjamin. From the same as gbiya', a hillock; Geba, a place in Palestine.">Geba,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4054.htm" title="4054: miḡ·rā·še·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Also feminine migrashah; from garash; a suburb; hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea."></a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Joshua 20:7</a></span><br />So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">Joshua 19:49-50</a></span><br />When they had finished distributing the land into its territories, the Israelites gave Joshua son of Nun an inheritance among them, / as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-1.htm">Numbers 35:1-8</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Deuteronomy 4:41-43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">1 Chronicles 6:64-65</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-5</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-33.htm">Joshua 13:33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-7</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Hebrews 11:30-31</a></span><br />By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Matthew 19:29</a></span><br />And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs,</p><p class="hdg">Gibeon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-3.htm">Joshua 9:3</a></b></br> And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-25.htm">Joshua 18:25</a></b></br> Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm">1 Chronicles 6:60</a></b></br> And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families <i>were</i> thirteen cities.</p><p class="hdg">Geba</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Joshua 18:24</a></b></br> And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:</p><p class="hdg">Gaba </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Suburbs</a> <a href="/joshua/21-9.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Suburbs</a> <a href="/joshua/21-20.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/21-1.htm">Forty-eight cities given by lot, out of the other tribes unto the Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">God gives the land, and rest unto the Israelites, according to his promise</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And from the tribe of Benjamin</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. This tribe held a significant position in Israel's history, being located between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim. The territory allotted to Benjamin was strategically important, including parts of Jerusalem. Benjamin's land was a buffer zone between the northern and southern kingdoms, which later played a role in the political and military history of Israel.<p><b>they gave them</b><br>This phrase refers to the allocation of cities to the Levites, the priestly tribe, who did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given specific cities within the territories of other tribes. This distribution allowed the Levites to perform their religious duties and teach the Law throughout Israel. The giving of cities to the Levites fulfilled God's command to provide for the tribe that served in the temple and facilitated worship.<p><b>Gibeon</b><br>Gibeon was a significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its strategic location and historical events. It was the site of the famous battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (<a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12-14</a>). The Gibeonites, who inhabited the city, had previously deceived Joshua into making a peace treaty with them (Joshua 9). Gibeon later became a Levitical city, emphasizing its importance in religious and cultural contexts. Archaeological findings suggest Gibeon was a well-fortified city with a large water system, indicating its significance in the region.<p><b>Geba</b><br>Geba was another city within the territory of Benjamin, located near Gibeah and Michmash. It served as a Levitical city, providing a place for the Levites to live and minister. Geba is mentioned in several biblical accounts, including the narrative of Jonathan's victory over the Philistines (<a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5</a>). Its location on the border of Benjamin's territory made it a strategic military site. The city's inclusion as a Levitical city highlights the integration of religious and military aspects in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Known for its warriors and strategic location in Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a></b><br>A significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its inhabitants' cunning treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest (Joshua 9).<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/geba.htm">Geba</a></b><br>A Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, often mentioned in the context of Israel's military campaigns and as a boundary marker.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>The priestly tribe of Israel, who were given cities and pasturelands instead of a contiguous territory, to serve God and the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/allocation_of_cities.htm">Allocation of Cities</a></b><br>The event of distributing cities to the Levites, as commanded by God, to ensure they had places to live and serve among the other tribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_servants.htm">God's Provision for His Servants</a></b><br>The allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those who serve Him. It reminds us that God provides for our needs when we dedicate our lives to His service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The Levites were distributed among the tribes to provide spiritual guidance and maintain the worship of God. This underscores the need for spiritual leaders in our communities today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integration_of_faith_in_daily_life.htm">Integration of Faith in Daily Life</a></b><br>By placing the Levites among all the tribes, God ensured that faith was integrated into the daily life of Israel. We are called to integrate our faith into every aspect of our lives, influencing our communities positively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_faith.htm">The Role of Community in Faith</a></b><br>The distribution of Levitical cities highlights the importance of community in nurturing faith. We are encouraged to build strong faith communities that support and uplift one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience in allocating cities to the Levites serves as a model for us to follow God's commands, trusting in His wisdom and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_gibeonites.htm">What is the identity of the Gibeonites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_the_48_levitical_cities.htm">How can we confirm the historical accuracy of the 48 Levitical cities listed in Joshua 21:1–42, given limited archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_temple_in_david's_time_anachronistic.htm">Psalm 138:2 references a holy temple. Do historical or archaeological records support a fully established temple in David's time, or is this an anachronism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_promote_abduction_in_judges_21_20-23.htm">Why does the text promote the abduction of women as a solution for the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21:20-23)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/21-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And from the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Benjamin they gave</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gibeon,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבְע֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(giḇ·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Geba,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֶּ֖בַע</span> <span class="translit">(ge·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1387.htm">Strong's 1387: </a> </span><span class="str2">Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/21-17.htm">OT History: Joshua 21:17 Out of the tribe of Benjamin Gibeon (Josh. 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