Joshua 18:21Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz,
The setting
Canaan, ~1400 BC. After 40 years wandering, tribes finally receive their permanent territories. Modern-day West Bank, Palestine/Israel.
Why it matters
Jericho was rebuilt despite Joshua's curse because it was too strategically valuable
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 18:21
This isn't just geography - it's the first real estate deed in recorded history
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' genealogies, but they prove God keeps His promises down to the smallest detail. Every family got exactly what God promised.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 18:21
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 18:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 18:21 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include inheritance, tribal cities. Notable phrases: cities of Benjamin; Jericho.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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