Joshua 21:7
“The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.”

What does Joshua 21:7 mean?
The King James Version of Joshua 21:7 reads, "The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities." This verse is part of the account of the division of the Promised Land among the…
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In Joshua 21:7, we read, "The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities." This verse may initially appear to be a mere listing of cities granted to the Levite families…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humility and reverence, thanking You for Your everlasting love and the profound wisdom imparted to us through Your Word. As we reflect on Joshua 21:7, we are reminded of the children of Merari and the portion You assigned to…
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