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Joshua 21:15

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Joshua 21:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Holon with its suburbs, and Debir with its suburbs,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Holon with its suburbs, and Debir with its suburbs,
Joshua 21:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Joshua 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, gave they to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for his possession.
13And unto the children of Aaron the priest they gave Hebron with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Libnah with its suburbs,
14and Jattir with its suburbs, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs,
15and Holon with its suburbs, and Debir with its suburbs,
16and Ain with its suburbs, and Juttah with its suburbs, [and] Beth-shemesh with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes.
17And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its suburbs, Geba with its suburbs,
18Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs; four cities.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Holon with her suburbs, etc.] (See Gill on “<061551>Joshua 15:51”); and Debir with her suburbs; (see Gill on “<061549>Joshua 15:49”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The thirteen priestly cities (see the marginal references) were all in the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. Thus, as Calvin remarks, God so overruled it that the priestly families were placed upon the spot which He had determined before hand to choose as the site of His temple. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Holon: Jos 15:51; Ch1 6:58, Hilen Debir: Jos 12:13, Jos 15:49 Joshua 21:16”
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