Joshua 21:14

Joshua 21:14 Meaning and Explanation

And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,

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Jattir and Eshtemoa, with their pasturelands, are given to the priests.

What Does Joshua 21:14 Mean?

The list of priestly cities continues with two more towns of the southern hill country, each granted together with its surrounding open land for flocks and herds.

Each name marks a real home where God's ministers would live and serve among the people. The provision is generous and complete, town and pasture together. God does not give His servants a bare lodging only, but enough to sustain their households and their work.

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Jattir and Eshtemoa, with their pasturelands, are given to the priests.

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