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and they spoke to them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, Yahweh commanded Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the suburbs of it for our cattle.

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A Claim Based on God's Word

Commentators highlight that the Levites based their request not on their own deservingness but on a direct command from God given through Moses (Numbers 35:2–8). Their claim rested on the solid foundation of God's revealed will, demonstrating faith in His promises and instructions.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 21:2

17th Century

Pastor

And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan
Where the tabernacle was fixed, at or near which the above …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 21:1–8

17th Century

Minister

The Levites waited until the other tribes were provided for, before they presented their claim to Joshua. They build their claim upon a very good f…