Joshua 21:18
Joshua 21:18 in Multiple Translations
Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.
Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities.
Anathoth and Almon with their grass-lands, four towns.
Anathoth, and Almon.
Anathoth with her suburbes, and Almon with her suburbes: foure cities.
Anathoth and its suburbs, and Almon and its suburbs — four cities;
Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands: four cities.
Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities.
And Anathoth and Almon, with their suburbs: four cities.
Anathoth, and Almon. Those cities were in the area that had been allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:18
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Joshua 21:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
עֲנָתוֹת֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
וְ/אֶת
עַלְמ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
עָרִ֖ים
אַרְבַּֽע
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֲנָתוֹת֙
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
Anathoth
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַלְמ֖וֹן
ʻAlmôwn
H5960
Almon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
אַרְבַּֽע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:18
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֲנָתוֹת֙
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
"Anathoth"
N-proper
Anathoth means answers to prayer, a city near Jerusalem where Jeremiah was born. It was also the name of two Israelites, one a signatory to a covenant with Nehemiah. The city was allotted to priests.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Anathoth = "answers to prayer" 1) son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin 2) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a city of Benjamin allotted to the priest; located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Jerusalem; birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Anathoth. See also: Joshua 21:18; Nehemiah 11:32; Isaiah 10:30.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַלְמ֖וֹן
ʻAlmôwn
H5960
"Almon"
N-proper
Almon refers to a place in Palestine given to the priests, with a name meaning concealed or hidden. It appears in the Bible as a town in the tribe of Benjamin. This place is also known as Alemeth.
Definition: Almon = "concealed" a town in Benjamin allotted to the priests Another name of a.le.met (עָלֶ֫מֶת "Alemeth" H5964G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. See also: Joshua 21:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
אַרְבַּֽע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:18
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
16Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands.
17And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,
18Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
19In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron. 20The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of EphraimCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 10:30 | Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:60 | And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 1:1 | These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 2:26 | Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” |
Joshua 21:18 Summary
This verse tells us about the cities that were given to the priests, including Anathoth and Almon, along with their pasturelands. These cities were a way for God to provide for the priests and take care of their needs, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-8. Just like the Israelites provided for the priests, we are also called to support and care for those in spiritual leadership, as mentioned in Galatians 6:6. By doing so, we can help them focus on their ministry and serve God and His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Anathoth in the Bible?
Anathoth is a city in the tribe of Benjamin, and it is also the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, as mentioned in Jeremiah 1:1. This city was given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron, along with other cities, as part of their inheritance.
Why were these cities given to the priests?
The cities were given to the priests as part of their inheritance, as they did not receive a large portion of land like the other tribes, but rather were given cities and pasturelands to support themselves, as seen in Joshua 21:1-45 and Numbers 35:1-8.
What is the importance of pasturelands in this context?
The pasturelands were essential for the priests and the Levites, as they provided a means of sustaining themselves and their livestock, allowing them to focus on their spiritual duties, as mentioned in Leviticus 25:34 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
How many cities were given to the priests in total?
According to Joshua 21:19, a total of thirteen cities, including their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to support them in their ministry, as also mentioned in Joshua 21:1-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's provision and care for the priests and Levites?
- How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's covenant with the Israelites and the role of the priests in that covenant?
- What can we learn from the way the Israelites provided for the priests and Levites, and how can we apply that to our own lives and communities?
- How does this verse remind us of the importance of supporting and caring for those in spiritual leadership, as seen in Galatians 6:6 and 1 Timothy 5:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:18
Anathoth with her suburbs,.... This is not mentioned among the cities of Benjamin, Joshua 18:11; it was the native place of the Prophet Jeremiah, [See comments on Jeremiah 1:1]; it lay about two or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:18
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 21:18
Verse 18. Anathoth.] Celebrated as the birthplace of Jeremiah, about three miles northward of Jerusalem, according to St. Jerome.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:18
18. Anathoth] lay on or near the great road from the north to Jerusalem. Its modern name is Anâta, on a broad ridge 1¼ hours N.N.E. of the Holy City, (a) Hither Abiathar was banished by Solomon, after the failure of his attempt to raise Adonijah to the throne (1 Kings 2:26); (b) here Jeremiah the prophet was born (Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 11:21-23; Jeremiah 29:27; Jeremiah 32:7-9). Almon] or Alemeth, according to the parallel list in 1 Chronicles 6:60; now ’Almît or Almuta, about a mile N.E. of Anathoth.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:18
18. Anathoth was the place to which King Solomon banished Abiathar, (1 Kings 2:26,) and the birthplace of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:1. It is represented by the modern village Anata, four miles northeast of Jerusalem.
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