Joshua 21:13

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ንደቂ ኻህን ኣሮን ከአ እታ ኸተማ መዕቆብ ቀታሊ፡ ኬብሮን ምስ ከባቢኣን ልብና ምስ ከባቢአን ሀብዎም።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Israelites giving the city of Hebron and its surrounding areas to the descendants of Aaron, the priests. Hebron was also designated as a city of refuge for those who had accidentally killed someone. Libnah and its suburbs were also given to them.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big playground with a special area where kids who accidentally hurt someone can go to be safe. In this story, Hebron is like that special area, and it's given to the priests. Libnah is another place they get to live in.

Historical Background

The book of Joshua was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses. It was written around 1400-1375 BCE. This book details the conquest of Canaan and the division of the land among the tribes of Israel.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think of cities of refuge as safe places where people who make mistakes can find protection and forgiveness. This can be compared to community support programs for those who have accidentally harmed others.

Topics

• priests
• cities of refuge
• Israelite conquest
• territorial division
• accidental manslaughter
• protection

Related Verses

• Numbers 35:6
• Numbers 35:9-15
• Joshua 20:2-3
• 1 Kings 2:28
• Hebrews 6:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Hebron designated as a city of refuge?

Hebron was designated as a city of refuge to provide a safe place for those who accidentally killed someone, preventing them from facing immediate vengeance from the victim's family.

What were the suburbs mentioned in this verse?

The suburbs were the surrounding areas of Hebron and Libnah, providing additional land for the priests to live and cultivate.

How does this relate to the broader story of Joshua?

This verse fits into Joshua's narrative of allocating land among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that the priests, who were from the tribe of Levi, received their portion.

What is the significance of Libnah in this verse?

Libnah, along with Hebron, was given to the descendants of Aaron to provide them with additional resources and living space, ensuring they had a secure place within the land of Israel.