Joshua 21:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 21:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 21:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 21:16 — KJV
“And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes. Ain: also called, Ashan”
— Joshua 21:16 (KJV)
Joshua 21:16 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 21:16
“In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthan: also called, Bigthana the door: Heb. the threshold”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:16: ain, those, two
“The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars: The son...: or, Bengeber”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:16: ain, cities, also
“And Ashan with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs: Ashan: or, Ain”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:16: ain, suburbs, bethshemesh
“And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthana: also called, Bigthan door: Heb. threshold”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:16: ain, two, also
“For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:16: suburbs, cities, two
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