New International Versionfrom the tribe of Asher, Mishal, Abdon,
New Living TranslationFrom the tribe of Asher they received the following towns with their pasturelands: Mishal, Abdon,
English Standard Versionand out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasturelands, Abdon with its pasturelands,
Berean Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
King James BibleAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,
New King James Versionand from the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its common-land, Abdon with its common-land,
New American Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
NASB 1995From the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
NASB 1977And from the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
Legacy Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
Amplified BibleFrom the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
Christian Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher they gave: Mishal with its pasturelands, Abdon with its pasturelands,
Holman Christian Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher they gave: Mishal with its pasturelands, Abdon with its pasturelands,
American Standard VersionAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
English Revised VersionAnd out of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAnother four cities with pasturelands were given to them from the tribe of Asher: Mishal, Abdon,
Good News TranslationFrom the territory of Asher they received four cities: Mishal, Abdon,
International Standard VersionFrom the tribe of Asher were allocated Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
NET Biblefrom the tribe of Asher: Mishal, Abdon,
New Heart English BibleOut of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
World English BibleOut of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its outskirts, Abdon and its outskirts,
Young's Literal Translation And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its suburbs, Abdon and its suburbs,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd from the tribe of Asher, Mishal and her area, and Abdon and her area, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the tribe of Aser, Masal and Abdon,
Catholic Public Domain Versionthen, from the tribe of Asher, Mishal and Abdon,
New American BibleFrom the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
New Revised Standard VersionOut of the tribe of Asher: Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Acron with its suburbs,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd from the tribe of Ashayr: Meshayel and its fields and Akrun and its fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with the open land about it, Abdon with the open land about it;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd out of the tribe of Aser, Basella and its suburbs; and Dabbon and its suburbs;
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Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites… 29Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands. 30From the tribeof Asher they were givenMishal,Abdon,31Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.…
Cross References Joshua 20:7-9So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. / 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. / These are the cities appointed for all the Israelites and foreigners among them, so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood prior to standing trial before the assembly.
Numbers 35:1-8Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. ...
Deuteronomy 4:41-43Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / 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.
1 Chronicles 6:54-81Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...
Leviticus 25:32-34As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.
Numbers 18:20-24Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. / Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. ...
Deuteronomy 18:1-2The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.
Hebrews 7:5Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Acts 13:2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 15:16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 9:13-14Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
Luke 10:7Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
1 Timothy 5:18For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
Treasury of Scripture And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs, Mishal Joshua 19:25-28 And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph, … Misheal 1 Chronicles 6:74,75 And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs, … Mashal Jump to Previous AbdonAsherLandsMishalOpenPastureSuburbsTribeJump to Next AbdonAsherLandsMishalOpenPastureSuburbsTribeJoshua 21 1.Forty-eight cities given by lot, out of the other tribes unto the Levites.43.God gives the land, and rest unto the Israelites, according to his promiseFrom the tribe of AsherThe tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's territory was located in the northern part of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast. This region was known for its fertile land and olive oil production, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:20, which speaks of Asher's food being rich and providing royal delicacies. The tribe's location and resources played a significant role in its economic prosperity. they were given This phrase refers to the allocation of cities to the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a specific territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities within the territories of the other tribes. This distribution ensured that the Levites were spread throughout Israel, facilitating their role in teaching the Law and maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. This system also fulfilled the command inNumbers 35:2-8, where God instructed Moses to allocate cities to the Levites. Mishal Mishal was a city located in the territory of Asher. Its exact location is uncertain today, but it is believed to have been near the Mediterranean coast. The allocation of Mishal to the Levites highlights the integration of religious leaders within the community, ensuring that spiritual guidance was accessible to all Israelites. The presence of Levites in Mishal would have provided the inhabitants with instruction in the Law and oversight of religious practices. Abdon Abdon was another city given to the Levites within the territory of Asher. Like Mishal, its precise location is not definitively known, but it is thought to have been situated in the northern part of Asher's territory. The inclusion of Abdon in the list of Levitical cities underscores the importance of having spiritual leaders distributed throughout the land. This arrangement allowed the Levites to fulfill their role as mediators between God and the people, offering sacrifices and teaching the commandments. Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of AsherOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah. Known for its rich land and abundance of resources. 2. MishalA Levitical city given to the descendants of Levi, located in the territory of the tribe of Asher. It served as a place for the Levites to live and perform their priestly duties. 3. AbdonAnother Levitical city within the territory of Asher. Like Mishal, it was designated for the Levites, who were responsible for religious and priestly functions in Israel. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those who serve Him. It reminds us that God provides for our needs when we dedicate our lives to His service. Community and WorshipThe establishment of Levitical cities within each tribe's territory ensured that worship and religious instruction were accessible to all Israelites. This highlights the importance of integrating faith into community life. Faithfulness in Fulfilling PromisesThe distribution of land to the tribes, including the Levites, is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us as well. Interdependence Among God's PeopleThe Levites depended on the other tribes for their sustenance, while the tribes depended on the Levites for spiritual guidance. This interdependence reflects the body of Christ, where each member has a role and relies on others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21
Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?
What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?
Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20?
If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?Verse 30. - Abdon (see note on Joshua 19:28).
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Hebrew From the tribeוּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה(ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294:A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribeof Asher they receivedאָשֵׁ֔ר(’ā·šêr)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 836:Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in PalestineMishal,מִשְׁאָ֖ל(miš·’āl)Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4861:Mishal -- a place in AsherAbdon,עַבְדּ֖וֹן(‘aḇ·dō·wn)Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5658:Abdon -- four Israelites, also a Levitical city
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