Verse 8

So the Israelites gave these cities with their pasture lands to the Levites, as the LORD had commanded through Moses, by lot.

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Referenced Verses

  • Josh 21:3 : 3 So the Israelites gave the Levites, according to the LORD’s command, the following cities and pasture lands from their inheritance.
  • Prov 16:33 : 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
  • Prov 18:18 : 18 Casting lots settles disputes and separates strong opponents.
  • Num 32:2 : 2 The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, saying:
  • Num 33:54 : 54 You shall apportion the land by lot according to your clans. You shall give more to the larger groups and less to the smaller groups. The place where the lot falls for each shall be theirs. You shall divide land according to the tribes of your ancestors.
  • Num 35:3 : 3 The cities will be places for them to live, and the pasture lands will be for their livestock, their property, and all their animals.
  • Josh 18:6 : 6 Write a description of the land in seven divisions and bring it to me here. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.