Joshua 21:2
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for our cattle.”Joshua 21:2
What Does Joshua 21:2 Mean?
Joshua 21:2 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Joshua 21:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 18:1“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.”Numbers 35:2“Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.”Joshua 14:5“As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.”Joshua 14:4“For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.”Ezekiel 48:9“The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in breadth.”Matthew 10:10“Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”Galatians 6:6“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”1 Timothy 5:17“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
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