Joshua 21:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 21:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 21:17 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, Geba: also called, Gaba" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 21:17 — KJV
“And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, Geba: also called, Gaba”
— Joshua 21:17 (KJV)
Joshua 21:17 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 21:17
“And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer. Geba: also called, Gibeon”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:17: gibeon, geba, also
“And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities. Alemeth: or, Almon”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:17: tribe, benjamin, suburbs
“David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. Gibeon: also called, Geba”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:17: gibeon, geba, also
“Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel. Reuel: also called, Deuel”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:17: tribe, also, called
“Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun. Oshea: also called, Joshua”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:17: tribe, also, called
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