Joshua 21:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the leaders of the Levite families came to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the leaders of the other Israelite tribes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows the Levite leaders approaching Israel's top officials to discuss their inheritance of cities, since they didn't receive regular land like the other tribes.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place after Israel had conquered the Promised Land and divided it among the twelve tribes. The Levites were the priestly tribe who served in religious duties and didn't receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, God had promised them cities scattered throughout the other tribes' territories where they could live and serve.

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