Levitical Cities
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: Joshua
- Chapters: Joshua 21
- Summary: Forty-eight cities are given to the Levites from the inheritances of the tribes.
Details
Because the Levites receive the LORD as their inheritance rather than a tribal territory, they are given cities and pasturelands throughout Israel. This places priestly and teaching presence across the land.
Key People Involved
- Eleazar — High priest
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Land distribution leader
Key Places
Important Verses
“And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers…” — Joshua 21:43
Cross-References
- Related events: Division of the Land, Cities of Refuge
- Foreshadowed in: Numbers 35
Notes
The Levitical cities show that worship and instruction belong throughout Israel, not only at the central sanctuary.