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The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan.
This verse describes how the Gershonite clan of Levites received their designated cities from four different tribes as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land, the tribes were dividing the territory among themselves as instructed by God. The Levites, who served as priests and had no tribal inheritance, were allocated specific cities and pasturelands from the other tribes to ensure they could fulfill their religious duties. The children of Gershon, one of the Levite clans, received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and half of Manasseh in Bashan, demonstrating God's organized provision for His servants.