Joshua 21:16
Joshua 21:16 Meaning and Explanation
“And Ain with her suburbs, and Juttah with her suburbs, and Bethshemesh with her suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ain, Juttah, and Bethshemesh complete the nine cities given to the priests from Judah and Simeon.
What Does Joshua 21:16 Mean?
The count from Judah and Simeon is summed: nine cities in all. The reckoning is exact, each town accounted for, the total stated plainly so nothing is left vague.
God's provision is neither careless nor approximate; it is measured and complete. Bethshemesh, 'house of the sun,' would later receive the returning ark with joy. Even now its naming hints that these towns would be places where the presence of God was welcomed among His people.
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What does Joshua 21:16 mean?
Ain, Juttah, and Bethshemesh complete the nine cities given to the priests from Judah and Simeon.