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These cities were every one with their suburbs round about them: thus it was with all these cities.

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A Strategic Spiritual Network

Matthew Henry highlights that God's plan was not just to give the Levites cities, but to strategically place them throughout Israel. This ensured that spiritual instruction was accessible to every tribe and that the Levites, living among the people, were held accountable for their ministry.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 21:42

18th Century

Theologian

After this verse, the Septuagint introduces a passage (in part a repetition from Joshua 19:49-50), recording the grant of a special inheritance to …

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 21:42

17th Century

Pastor

These cities were everyone with their suburbs round about
them
Which reached to the s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 21:9–42

17th Century

Minister

By mixing the Levites with the other tribes, they were made to see that the eyes of all Israel were upon them, and therefore it was their concern t…