Joshua 21 (KJV)
Read Joshua chapter 21 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Joshua 21
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Joshua 21 Summary
Joshua 21 lists the forty-eight Levitical cities distributed throughout all twelve tribal territories. Since the Levites received no large territorial inheritance, they were given cities with surrounding pasturelands across the entire nation.
The chapter concludes with one of Scripture's most powerful summary statements: 'There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken... all came to pass.' Every promise God made — He kept.
Key Themes
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Key Verses in Joshua 21
"There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass."
— Joshua 21:45
The ultimate testimony to God's faithfulness — not a single promise fell to the ground unfulfilled.
Life Application
What God promises, He delivers — completely. If you're waiting for a promise to be fulfilled, take courage from Joshua 21:45. God's track record is perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Levites scattered throughout Israel?
Distributing Levites across the nation ensured every tribe had access to spiritual instruction and worship leadership — they were God's teachers embedded in every community.
How many Levitical cities were there?
Forty-eight cities with surrounding pasturelands were allocated to the three Levitical clans: Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites.
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