Joshua 21:36
Joshua 21:36 in Multiple Translations
From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz,
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with its suburbs, and Jahaz with its suburbs,
And from the tribe of Reuben, Bezer and Jahaz with their grass-lands;
From the tribe of Reuben the following four towns and their pastures: Bezer, Jahaz,
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Iahazah with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer and its suburbs, and Jahazah and its suburbs,
Out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with its pasture lands, Jahaz with its pasture lands,
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with its suburbs, and Jahazah with its suburbs,
Of the tribe of Ruben beyond the Jordan over against Jericho, Bosor in the wilderness, one of the cities of refuge, Miser and Jaser and Jethson and Mephaath, four cities with their suburbs.
From the area that had been allotted to the tribe of Reuben they were allotted four cities. They were Bezer, Jahaz,
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Joshua 21:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
רְאוּבֵ֔ן
אֶת
בֶּ֖צֶר
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
וְ/אֶת
יַ֖הְצָ/ה
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
רְאוּבֵ֔ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֶּ֖צֶר
Betser
H1221
Bezer
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יַ֖הְצָ/ה
Yahats
H3096
Jahaz
N-proper | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 21:36
וּ/מִ/מַּטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
רְאוּבֵ֔ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
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.
בֶּ֖צֶר
Betser
H1221
"Bezer"
N-proper
Bezer was a man from the tribe of Asher and also the name of a place in Palestine, meaning gold ore or remote fortress. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:37.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.37; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Suah (H5477), Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Imrah (H3236), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Bezer = "gold ore" or "remote fortress" 1) son of Zophah, one of the heads of the houses of Asher 2) a city of refuge in Reuben in the downs on the east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Bezer. See also: Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 21:36; 1 Chronicles 7:37.
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.
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.
יַ֖הְצָ/ה
Yahats
H3096
"Jahaz"
N-proper | Suff
Jahaz was a place east of the Jordan River where Israel defeated Sihon, the Amorite king. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is mentioned in the Bible as a significant site.
Definition: § Jahaz or Jahazah or Jahzah = "trodden down" a place in Reuben east of the Dead Sea where Israel defeated Sihon king of the Amorites; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jahaz, Jahazah, Jahzah. See also: Numbers 21:23; Judges 11:20; Isaiah 15:4.
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.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁ/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.
Study Notes — Joshua 21:36
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- Joshua 21:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
Context — Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites
34This is what the Merarite clan (the rest of the Levites) were given: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Jokneam, Kartah,
35Dimnah, and Nahalal—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
36From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz,
37Kedemoth, and Mephaath—four cities, together with their pasturelands. 38And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Mahanaim,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 20:8 | And beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho, they designated Bezer on the wilderness plateau from the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead from the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan from the tribe of Manasseh. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 4:43 | Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. |
| 3 | Numbers 21:23 | But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 6:78–79 | From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. |
| 5 | Joshua 13:18 | Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, |
Joshua 21:36 Summary
In Joshua 21:36, we see the tribe of Reuben giving two cities, Bezer and Jahaz, to the Levites, which shows their obedience to God's command. This verse reminds us that God cares for His people and provides for their needs, just like He provided for the Levites through the different tribes (as seen in Numbers 35:2 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8). We can learn from the tribe of Reuben's example to be obedient to God's commands and to care for those in spiritual leadership. By doing so, we can demonstrate our love and gratitude for God's provision in our own lives, just as the Israelites did in Joshua 21:1-45.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Reuben in Joshua 21:36?
The tribe of Reuben is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and in Joshua 21:36, they are giving cities to the Levites, which shows their obedience to God's command to provide for the Levites, as seen in Numbers 35:2 and Joshua 21:3.
Why were the Levites given cities in different tribes?
The Levites were given cities in different tribes to provide for their livelihood and to facilitate their role as spiritual leaders and teachers, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:1-8 and Joshua 21:1-3.
What is the importance of Bezer and Jahaz in this verse?
Bezer and Jahaz are two cities given to the Levites from the tribe of Reuben, and they are part of the forty-eight cities given to the Levites in total, as seen in Joshua 21:1-45, to provide for their needs and to support their ministry.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Joshua 21?
This verse is part of the larger theme of Joshua 21, which is the distribution of the land to the different tribes and the provision for the Levites, as commanded by God in Numbers 35:1-8 and fulfilled in Joshua 21:1-45.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the tribe of Reuben's obedience to God's command to provide for the Levites?
- How does this verse demonstrate God's care and provision for His people, particularly the Levites?
- What role do you think the cities of Bezer and Jahaz played in the lives of the Levites, and what can we learn from their example?
- How can we apply the principle of providing for those in spiritual leadership, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 21:36
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs,.... Which was a city of refuge, and the fifth of them in this account, though not observed as such here, but is in the Greek version; see
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 21:36
And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
Bezer, a city of refuge, as it is called , and therefore needless to be here repeated.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
Verse 36. Jahazah] See Clarke on Joshua 13:18.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 21:36
36. Bezer] See ch. Joshua 20:8; Jahazah, ch. Joshua 13:18 (Heb.).
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 21:36
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.