Joshua 21:31
Joshua 21:31 in Multiple Translations
Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Helkath with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs; four cities.
Helkath with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs; four cities.
Helkath and Rehob with their grass-lands, four towns.
Helkath, and Rehob.
Helkah with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbes: foure cities.
Helkath and its suburbs, and Rehob and its suburbs — four cities.
Helkath with its pasture lands, and Rehob with its pasture lands: four cities.
Helkath with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs; four cities.
And Helcath, and Rohob, with their suburbs, four cities.
Helkath, and Rehob.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 21:31
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Joshua 21:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
חֶלְקָת֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
וְ/אֶת
רְחֹ֖ב
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
עָרִ֖ים
אַרְבַּֽע
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֶלְקָת֙
Chelqath
H2520
Helkath
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
Rehob
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 21:31
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.
חֶלְקָת֙
Chelqath
H2520
"Helkath"
N-proper
Helkath was a place in Palestine, serving as a boundary point for the tribe of Asher. Its name means smooth, and it was allotted to the Gershonite Levites, as noted in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Helkath = "smooth" the town named as the starting point for the boundary of the tribe of Asher and allotted with its suburbs to the Gershonite Levites Also named: chu.qoq (חוּקֹק "Hukok" H2712B)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Helkath. See also: Joshua 19:25; Joshua 21:31.
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.
רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
"Rehob"
N-proper
Rehob, a place in Syria and the name of a few individuals, including a Syrian and an Israelite. This term refers to a specific location on the road to Hamath, mentioned in stories about exploration and conquest. It appears in books like Numbers and Judges.
Definition: Rehob = "broad place" the northern limit of the exploration of the spies in Canaan; on the road to Hamath Another name of bet re.chov (בֵּית־רְחוֹב "Beth-rehob" H1050)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Rehob. See also: Numbers 13:21; 2 Samuel 8:3; Nehemiah 10:12.
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 21:31
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Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
29Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
30From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
31Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
32And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. 33In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the Gershonite clans.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judges 18:21 | Putting their small children, their livestock, and their possessions in front of them, they turned and departed. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:75 | Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands. |
| 3 | Judges 1:31 | Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. |
Joshua 21:31 Summary
[Joshua 21:31 lists the cities of Helkath and Rehob, which were given to the Gershonite clans as part of their inheritance, along with their pasturelands, as seen in the larger context of Joshua 21:1-45. This shows that God was concerned with providing for the material needs of His people, as well as their spiritual needs, as seen in the provision of cities of refuge in Numbers 35:1-5. The inclusion of these cities and pasturelands demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 29:1-9 and Joshua 21:43-45. By providing for the Gershonite clans in this way, God was setting an example for how we should care for one another, as taught in Galatians 6:2 and Acts 2:44-45.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 21:31?
The cities listed in Joshua 21:31, including Helkath and Rehob, were given to the Gershonite clans as part of their inheritance, as described in Joshua 21:1-45, and were likely chosen for their strategic locations and resources, similar to the cities of refuge mentioned in Numbers 35:6 and Deuteronomy 4:41-43.
Why were the pasturelands included with the cities in Joshua 21:31?
The inclusion of pasturelands with the cities in Joshua 21:31 suggests that the Israelites were concerned with providing for the material needs of the Gershonite clans, as well as their spiritual needs, as seen in the provision of cities of refuge in Numbers 35:1-5 and the allocation of land in Joshua 13:1-7.
How many cities were given to the Gershonite clans in total?
According to Joshua 21:33, a total of thirteen cities, including those listed in Joshua 21:31, were given to the Gershonite clans, along with their pasturelands, as part of their inheritance, as promised in Leviticus 25:32-34 and Numbers 35:1-8.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites allocated the cities and pasturelands in Joshua 21:31?
The allocation of cities and pasturelands in Joshua 21:31 demonstrates the Israelites' commitment to following God's instructions, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8, and their concern for the well-being of all members of their community, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 15:7-11 and Leviticus 25:35-37.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of Helkath and Rehob in the list of cities given to the Gershonite clans reveal about God's provision for His people?
- How does the allocation of cities and pasturelands in Joshua 21:31 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God and their trust in His promises?
- What can we learn from the way the Gershonite clans were provided for in Joshua 21:31, and how can we apply this to our own lives as believers?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, demonstrate our commitment to following God's instructions and caring for the needs of others in our community?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:31
Helkath with her suburbs,.... [See comments on Joshua 19:25]; the same with Hukok in 1 Chronicles 6:75; and Rehob with her suburbs, four cities; [See comments on Joshua 19:28].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:31
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:31
31. Helkath] ch. Joshua 19:25; comp. 1 Chronicles 6:75; Rehob, Joshua 19:28.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:31
28-39. Dabareh — Joshua 19:12. En-gannim — Joshua 19:21.Kedesh — Joshua 12:22. Jokneam — Joshua 12:22. Ramoth — Joshua 13:26. Heshbon — Joshua 13:17; Joshua 13:26. Jazer — Joshua 13:25.