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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 />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its common-land, Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa 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 Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Jattir with its pasture lands and Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa 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 Jattir with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa 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 Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jattir, Eshtemoa, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jattir, Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jattir with its suburbs, Eshtemoa 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 Jattir with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa 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 Jattir and its outskirts, and Eshtemoa 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 Jattir and its suburbs, and Eshtemoa 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 Jattir and her area, and Eshtemoa 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 Jether and Estemo, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Jattir, and Eshtemoa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa 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 />Jattir with its pasture lands, Eshtemoa 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 Jarath with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa 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 Yarath and its fields and Eshtemu and its 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 Jattir with the open land about it, and Eshtemoa 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 Aelom and its suburbs; and Tema and its suburbs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/21-14.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=5382" 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">13</span>So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><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/3492.htm" title="3492: yat·tir (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. From yathar; redundant; Jattir, a place in Palestine.">Jattir,</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/851.htm" title="851: ’eš·tə·mō·a‘ (N-proper-fs) -- A man of Judah, also a city in Judah. Or beshtmowam; or seshtmoh; from shama'; Eshtemoa or Eshtemoh, a place in Palestine.">Eshtemoa,</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">15</span>Holon, Debir,…<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/21-9.htm">Joshua 21:9-13</a></span><br />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.) ...<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="/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1-9</a></span><br />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. ...<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="/leviticus/25-32.htm">Leviticus 25:32-34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">1 Chronicles 6:64-81</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. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">2 Corinthians 6:16</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-48.htm">Joshua 15:48</a></b></br> And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27,28</a></b></br> To <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Bethel, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in south Ramoth, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Jattir, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-50.htm">Joshua 15:50</a></b></br> And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,</p><p class="hdg">Eshtemoh </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Eshtemoa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Eshtemo'a</a> <a href="/joshua/15-48.htm">Jattir</a> <a href="/joshua/21-11.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Suburbs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-28.htm">Eshtemoa</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-28.htm">Eshtemo'a</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">Jattir</a> <a href="/joshua/21-15.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/joshua/21-15.htm">Open</a> <a href="/joshua/21-15.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/joshua/21-15.htm">Suburbs</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>Jattir</b><br>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 <a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27</a>, where David sends spoils from his victories to the elders of Jattir, indicating its continued importance during his reign.<p><b>Eshtemoa</b><br>Eshtemoa, like Jattir, was situated in the hill country of Judah and was also given to the Levites. This town is associated with the priestly class, highlighting the role of the Levites in maintaining religious practices and teaching the Law. Eshtemoa is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-17.htm">1 Chronicles 4:17</a> as a place where descendants of Caleb lived, suggesting a connection to the prominent Judahite family. The town's inclusion in the list of Levitical cities emphasizes the distribution of religious responsibilities throughout the land of Israel. Eshtemoa is also referenced in <a href="/1_samuel/30-28.htm">1 Samuel 30:28</a>, where David sends gifts to the town, further illustrating its significance during his time. The town's location in the fertile hill country would have made it an ideal place for agriculture, supporting the Levites who lived there.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jattir.htm">Jattir</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eshtemoa.htm">Eshtemoa</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/allocation_of_cities.htm">Allocation of Cities</a></b><br>This event in <a href="/bsb/joshua/21.htm">Joshua 21</a> is part of the broader distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, with specific cities designated for the Levites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_judah.htm">Hill Country of Judah</a></b><br>The geographical region where these towns are located, known for its rugged terrain and historical significance in Israel's history.<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 dedicated to His service. This reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing for our needs when we serve Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_support.htm">The Role of Community Support</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_among_the_people.htm">Living Among the People</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_beyond_material_possessions.htm">Inheritance Beyond Material Possessions</a></b><br>The Levites' inheritance was not land but the Lord Himself. This challenges us to value our spiritual inheritance in Christ above material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>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.<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/why_didn't_tribes_fully_possess_land.htm">If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_23_14_align_with_later_prophecies.htm">How does Joshua 23:14's statement that all God's promises were fulfilled reconcile with later prophetic books that foresee unfulfilled promises?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_lost_books_of_the_bible.htm">What are the Lost Books of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/21-14.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">Jattir,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַתִּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(yat·tir)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3492.htm">Strong's 3492: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jattir -- a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eshtemoa,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(’eš·tə·mō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_851.htm">Strong's 851: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eshtemoa -- a man of Judah, also a city in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/21-14.htm">OT History: Joshua 21:14 Jattir with its suburbs Eshtemoa with its (Josh. 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