Joshua 21:11
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.”Joshua 21:11
What Does Joshua 21:11 Mean?
Joshua 21:11 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Joshua 21:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 20:7“And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.”1 Chronicles 6:55“And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.”Joshua 14:13“And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.”Judges 1:20“And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.”Luke 1:39“And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;”Genesis 23:2“And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.”Genesis 35:27“And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.”Numbers 35:3“And the cities shall they have to dwell in; and the suburbs of them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for all their beasts.”Joshua 10:6“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”Joshua 14:15“And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.”Joshua 15:13“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.”Joshua 15:54“And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:”Judges 1:10“And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.”2 Samuel 2:1“And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.”2 Samuel 2:3“And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.”2 Samuel 5:1“Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”2 Samuel 15:7“And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.”
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