Joshua 21:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Which the children of Aaron, being of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

These cities went to Aaron's descendants, who belonged to the Kohathite families from the tribe of Levi, because they were chosen first when lots were drawn.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that Aaron's descendants (the priests) from the Levite tribe received the first cities when land was distributed by drawing lots.

📚 Historical Context

After conquering the Promised Land, Joshua was distributing cities to the Levites, who served as priests and temple workers and didn't receive a large territory like the other tribes. The process of drawing lots was seen as God's way of making the selection, ensuring fairness in the distribution.

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