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and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its common-land (a city of refuge for the slayer), Hammoth Dor with its common-land, and Kartan with its common-land: three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Naphtali, <i>they gave</i> Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasture lands, Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From the tribe of Naphtali, they gave Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the manslayer, with its pasture lands and Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.<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 Naphtali, <i>they gave</i> Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the manslayer, with its pasture lands and Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.<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 Naphtali, <i>they gave</i> Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the manslayer, with its pasture lands and Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Naphtali, <i>they gave</i> Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for anyone who committed manslaughter, with its pasture lands and Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities.<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 Naphtali they gave: Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands, Hammoth-dor with its pasturelands, and Kartan with its pasturelands—three cities.<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 Naphtali they gave: Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands, Hammoth-dor with its pasturelands, and Kartan with its pasturelands—three cities. <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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Hammoth-dor with its suburbs, and Kartan with its suburbs; three cities.<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Hammoth-dor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Also three cities with pasturelands were given to them from the tribe of Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for murderers), Hammoth Dor, and Kartan.<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 Naphtali they received three cities: Kedesh in Galilee, with its pasture lands (one of the cities of refuge), Hammoth Dor, and Kartan, with their pasture lands. <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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its pasture lands were allocated as a city of refuge for the unintentional killer, Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands, for a total of three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan?three cities, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for one who committed manslaughter), Hammoth Dor, and Kartan, along with the grazing areas of each--a total of three cities.<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, Hammothdor with its suburbs, and Kartan with its suburbs; three cities.<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammoth-dor with its suburbs, and Kartan with its suburbs; three cities.<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its pasture lands, the city of refuge for the man slayer, Hammothdor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands: three cities. <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 Naphtali, the city of refuge [for] the manslayer, Kedesh in Galilee and its outskirts, and Hammoth-Dor and its outskirts, and Kartan and its outskirts—three cities;<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 Naphtali, the city of refuge for the man-slayer, Kedesh in Galilee and its suburbs, and Hammoth-Dor and its suburbs, and Kartan and its suburbs -- three cities;<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 Naphtali, the city of refuge of the slayer, Kadesh in Galilee and her area; Hamath-Dor and her area, and Kartan and her area: three cities.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe also of Nephtali, Cedes in Galilee, one of the cities of refuge: and Hammoth Dor, and Carthan, with their suburbs, three cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />likewise, from the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee, one of the cities of refuge, and Hammoth-Dor, and Kartan, with their suburbs, three cities.<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 Naphtali, the city of refuge for homicides at Kedesh in Galilee, with its pasture lands; also Hammath with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands: three cities.<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 Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee with its pasture lands, the city of refuge for the slayer, Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands—three towns.<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 Naphtali, Rakim in Galilee with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the slayer, Hammoth-dor with its suburbs, and Kartan with its suburbs; three cities with their 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 Naphtali, the city of the place of salvation of manslayers: Raqem which is in Galilee and its fields, and Khamathdur and its villages, and Qarthan and its fields three towns and their fields<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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with the open land about it, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Hammoth-dor with the open land about it, and Kartan with the open land about it; three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the tribe of Nephthali, the city set apart for the slayer, Cades in Galilee, and its suburbs; and Nemmath, and its suburbs; and Themmon and its suburbs; three cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/21-32.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=5495" 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">31</span>Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands. <span class="reftext">32</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/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali they were given</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/6943.htm" title="6943: qe·ḏeš (N-proper-fs) -- Sanctuary, the name of several places in Isr. From qadash; a sanctum; Kedesh, the name of four places in Palestine.">Kedesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/1551.htm" title="1551: bag·gā·lîl (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Galiylah; the same as galiyl; a circle; Galil in the North of Palestine.">in Galilee</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/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">(a city</a> <a href="/hebrew/4733.htm" title="4733: miq·laṭ (N-msc) -- Refuge, asylum. From qalat in the sense of taking in; an asylum.">of refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/7523.htm" title="7523: hā·rō·ṣê·aḥ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To murder, slay. A primitive root; properly, to dash in pieces, i.e. Kill, especially to murder.">for the manslayer),</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/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: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2576.htm" title="2576: ḥam·mōṯA Levitical city in Naphtali. From the plural of chammah and Dowr; hot springs of Dor; Chammath-Dor, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2576.htm" title="2576: dōr (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Naphtali. From the plural of chammah and Dowr; hot springs of Dor; Chammath-Dor, a place in Palestine.">Hammoth-dor,</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: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7178.htm" title="7178: qar·tān (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Naphtali. From qereth; city-plot; Kartan, a place in Palestine.">and Kartan—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities,</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.">together with</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.">their pasturelands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the Gershonite clans.…<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="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">1 Chronicles 6:76</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/numbers/35-6.htm">Numbers 35:6</a></span><br />Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-13.htm">Numbers 35:13-15</a></span><br />The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge. / Select three cities across the Jordan and three in the land of Canaan as cities of refuge. / These six cities will serve as a refuge for the Israelites and for the foreigner or stranger among them, so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there.<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="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></span><br />The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-35.htm">Joshua 19:35</a></span><br />The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-2.htm">Numbers 35:2-8</a></span><br />“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. / The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-1.htm">Deuteronomy 19:1-3</a></span><br />When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.<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/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/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/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a></span><br />Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.</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 Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.</p><p class="hdg">Kedesh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-37.htm">Joshua 19:37</a></b></br> And Kedesh, and Edrei, and Enhazor,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Joshua 20:7</a></b></br> And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which <i>is</i> Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">1 Chronicles 6:76</a></b></br> And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-35.htm">Joshua 19:35</a></b></br> And the fenced cities <i>are</i> Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,</p><p class="hdg">Hammath </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">1 Chronicles 6:76</a></b></br> And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Dor</a> <a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Kedesh</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Manslayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-21.htm">Man-Slayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/joshua/21-6.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/joshua/21-6.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Pasturelands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/joshua/21-27.htm">Slayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Suburbs</a> <a href="/joshua/21-21.htm">Taker</a> <a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Three</a> <a href="/joshua/21-31.htm">Together</a> <a href="/joshua/21-30.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Dor</a> <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Kedesh</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Manslayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Man-Slayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/judges/1-33.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/1-33.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Pasturelands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Slayer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Suburbs</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Taker</a> <a href="/judges/1-20.htm">Three</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Together</a> <a href="/joshua/21-34.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'; 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This tribe settled in the northern part of Canaan, an area known for its fertile land and strategic location. The allocation of cities to the Levites from Naphtali's territory reflects the tribe's role in supporting the religious and spiritual life of Israel.<p><b>they were given Kedesh in Galilee</b><br>Kedesh was a significant city in the region of Galilee, which later became a central area in Jesus' ministry. The name "Kedesh" means "holy" or "sacred," indicating its importance. It was strategically located and served as a Levitical city, providing a place for the Levites to live and serve. Galilee's mention here foreshadows its future prominence in the New Testament.<p><b>(a city of refuge for the manslayer)</b><br>Cities of refuge were established to provide asylum for individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter. This system reflects God's justice and mercy, ensuring protection for those who accidentally caused death, while awaiting a fair trial. The concept of refuge is a type of Christ, who offers spiritual refuge and salvation to all who seek Him.<p><b>Hammoth-dor</b><br>Hammoth-dor, also known as Hammath, was another city allocated to the Levites. Its name suggests the presence of hot springs, which were common in the region. The city's inclusion in the Levitical cities highlights the distribution of religious responsibilities across Israel, ensuring that the Levites were present throughout the land to teach and guide the people.<p><b>and Kartan</b><br>Kartan, though less prominent in biblical records, was part of the Levitical cities given to the tribe of Naphtali. Its mention underscores the comprehensive nature of the Levitical distribution, ensuring that every tribe contributed to the spiritual leadership of the nation.<p><b>three cities, together with their pasturelands</b><br>The allocation of pasturelands with these cities was essential for the Levites, who did not receive a tribal inheritance of land like the other tribes. These lands provided for their livestock and sustenance, allowing them to focus on their religious duties. This provision reflects God's care for those dedicated to His service, ensuring they had the necessary resources to fulfill their roles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Tribe of Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the son of Jacob and Bilhah. This tribe was allocated land in the northern part of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kedesh_in_galilee.htm">Kedesh in Galilee</a></b><br>A city designated as a city of refuge, where individuals who committed manslaughter could seek asylum. It was located in the region of Galilee, which later became significant in the New Testament as the area where Jesus conducted much of His ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_refuge.htm">City of Refuge</a></b><br>A city where someone who had accidentally killed another could flee to avoid revenge from the victim's family. This system was established by God to ensure justice and mercy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hammoth-dor.htm">Hammoth-dor</a></b><br>Another city given to the Levites, located in the territory of Naphtali. Its exact historical significance is less documented, but it was part of the Levitical cities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kartan.htm">Kartan</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Naphtali, also given to the Levites. Like Hammoth-dor, it was part of the provision for the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Provision for Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>The cities of refuge demonstrate God's balance of justice and mercy, providing a way for the innocent to be protected while ensuring that justice is served. This reflects God's character and His desire for His people to live justly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_levites.htm">The Role of the Levites</a></b><br>The allocation of cities to the Levites, including those of refuge, underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and the provision for those who serve God. It reminds us of the need to support and uphold those in ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_refuge_in_christ.htm">Spiritual Refuge in Christ</a></b><br>Just as the cities of refuge provided safety for the manslayer, Christ offers spiritual refuge for sinners. Believers can find safety and forgiveness in Him, highlighting the gospel's message of grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The establishment of these cities required the cooperation and support of the entire community, illustrating the importance of communal responsibility and care for one another.<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/do_joshua_21_cities_conflict_with_14-20.htm">Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_angels_at_mahanaim.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the mention of angels at Mahanaim (Gen. 32:1-2)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_all_promises_kept_despite_canaanites.htm">Why does Joshua 21:45 assert that every divine promise was fulfilled, when other passages suggest lingering Canaanite presence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_luke_21_25-26_signs_literal_or_figurative.htm">In Luke 21:25-26, are the cosmic signs literal events that defy scientific explanation, or figurative language open to interpretation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Galilee</span> (see above, <a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Joshua 20:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/21-32.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">וּמִמַּטֵּ֨ה</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 Naphtali [they received]</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִ֜י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kedesh</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶ֨דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qe·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6943.htm">Strong's 6943: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kedesh -- 'sanctuary', the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Galilee</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּגָּלִ֤יל</span> <span class="translit">(bag·gā·lîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1551.htm">Strong's 1551: </a> </span><span class="str2">Galilee -- a cylinder, rod, circuit, district, also a district in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(a city</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֣יר ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְלַ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(miq·laṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4733.htm">Strong's 4733: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refuge, asylum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the manslayer),</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽרֹצֵ֗חַ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rō·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7523.htm">Strong's 7523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dash in pieces, kill, to murder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hammoth-dor,</span><br /><span class="heb">דֹּאר֙</span> <span class="translit">(dōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2576.htm">Strong's 2576: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hammoth-dor -- a Levitical city in Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Kartan—</span><br /><span class="heb">קַרְתָּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(qar·tān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7178.htm">Strong's 7178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kartan -- a city in Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלֹֽשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">their pasturelands.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ</span> <span class="translit">(miḡ·rā·še·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4054.htm">Strong's 4054: </a> </span><span class="str2">A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/21-32.htm">OT History: Joshua 21:32 Out of the tribe of Naphtali Kedesh (Josh. 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