Joshua 21:21 The Division of the Promised Land

21 In the hill country of Ephraim they were given Shechem (a city of refuge for one accused of murder) and Gezer,

Meaning of Joshua 21:21

Joshua 21:21 highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Levites, granting them cities of refuge like Shechem. This provision underscores the idea that God's divine justice and mercy are intricately woven into His plans, offering sanctuary and hope to His people through designated sacred spaces.

Cross References for Joshua 21:21

Joshua 20:7 - So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill countr... Click to read the verse Joshua 20:7 Click to read the verse Joshua 20:7

1 Kings 12:1 - Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:1 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:1

Judges 9:1 - Abimelech Abimelech son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them... Click to read the verse Judges 9:1 Click to read the verse Judges 9:1

Genesis 33:19 - For a hundred pieces of silver, he bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, the pl... Click to read the verse Genesis 33:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:19

Joshua 16:10 - They did not dislodge the Canaanites living in Gezer; to this day the Canaanites live among the... Click to read the verse Joshua 16:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 16:10

Numbers 35:6 - Cities of Refuge “Six of the towns you give the Levites will be cities of refuge, to which a pe... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:6

Joshua 10:33 - Meanwhile, Horam king of Gezer had come up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his arm... Click to read the verse Joshua 10:33 Click to read the verse Joshua 10:33

1 Chronicles 6:67 - In the hill country of Ephraim they were given Shechem (a city of refuge), and Gezer, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:67 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:67

1 Kings 9:15-17 - Here is the account of the forced labor King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:15-17 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:15-17

Joshua 17:7 - The territory of Manasseh extended from Asher to Micmethath east of Shechem. The boundary ran s... Click to read the verse Joshua 17:7 Click to read the verse Joshua 17:7

1 Kings 9:15 - Here is the account of the forced labor King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:15 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:15