Joshua 21:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 21:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 21:9 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities wh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 21:9 — KJV
“And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name, mentioned: Heb. called”
— Joshua 21:9 (KJV)
Joshua 21:9 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 21:9
“And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by their names.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:9: gave, tribe, children
“And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. gave: Heb. called”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:9: gave, here, name
“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Judah: that is, Praise left...: Heb. stood from bearing”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:9: judah, here, name
“And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:9: tribe, children, judah
“And Moses gave unto them, even to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and unto half the tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, with the cities thereof in the coasts, even the cities of the country round about.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 21:9: gave, tribe, children
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