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The list of Levitical cities comes from Joshua 21. It follows a geographical order, with families grouped by specific areas. This list shows Israel's unity and completeness. It presents the Levites as settled in the land just like the other tribes.
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
Parallels
Places
Ashan: A city allotted to Judah and Simeon Beth-shemesh: City in Judah, associated with the Ark's return
Glossary
Ain Ashan Beth-Shemesh Bether Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite
Topics
Ain: A City of Simeon: Also Called Ashan Ashan: A Levitical City of Judah, Later of Simeon Beth-Shemesh: A Priestly City of the Tribe of Dan Levites: Profits From: Priest: Benefits of Provided with Cities and Suburbs Priests: Thirteen of the Levitical Cities Given To, for Residence