They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:11? 2. How does Joshua 21:11 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What significance does Hebron hold in the context of Joshua 21:11? 4. How does Joshua 21:11 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How can we trust God's provision in our lives, as seen in Joshua 21:11? 6. What lessons on obedience can we learn from the Levites receiving Hebron? 7. How does Joshua 21:11 support the historical accuracy of biblical land allocations? 8. What archaeological evidence exists for Hebron's significance in Joshua 21:11? 9. Why was Hebron given to the Levites in Joshua 21:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. Who were the Anakim mentioned in the Bible? 12. How do we reconcile the mention of 48 Levite cities (Numbers 35:1–8) with limited archaeological evidence for so many Levitical settlements? 13. How can we confirm the historical accuracy of the 48 Levitical cities listed in Joshua 21:1–42, given limited archaeological evidence? 14. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14–20? Discussion Questions 1. What is the significance of Hebron being given to the Levites, and how does this reflect God's priorities for His people?2. How does the history of Hebron, from the time of the patriarchs to its role as a Levitical city, illustrate the continuity of God's promises? 3. In what ways can we draw parallels between the challenges faced by the Israelites in Hebron and the spiritual challenges we face today? 4. How does the role of the Levites in ancient Israel inform our understanding of spiritual leadership and service in the church today? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a "giant" in your life. How can the account of Hebron and the faith of the Israelites encourage you to trust in God's provision and strength?1. What does the distribution of the cities to the Levites reveal about God's provision for His people? 2. How do the cities of refuge represent God's justice and mercy? 3. Why do you think the Levites were given cities throughout the other tribes' territories? 4. How does this distribution underscore the role of the Levites within Israel? 5. What lessons can we learn from the Levites' contentment with their inheritance? 6. How does the division of land among the tribes reflect equality in God's eyes? 7. What is the significance of some cities being designated as cities of refuge? 8. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites inspire trust in God's promises in your life? 9. How does the concept of inheritance in this chapter apply to Christians today? 10. How does the obedience of the Israelites in implementing God's instructions reflect in our obedience to God's commands today? 11. How can we apply the role of the Levites in our service to the Church today? 12. What does the peaceful settlement of the Israelites tell us about God's promises for rest and peace? 13. How does God's faithfulness to Israel reflect on His faithfulness to us? 14. How does the function of the cities of refuge parallel with God's grace and mercy? 15. How can we, like the Levites, use our 'inheritance' for the service of others? 16. How does the peaceful settlement of Israelites encourage us during times of conflict? 17. How do the Levites' cities scattered among the tribes of Israel relate to the Christian's call to be "salt and light" in the world? 18. How can we use our own "cities of refuge" to provide help and support for those in need? 19. What role does obedience play in seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives? 20. What responsibilities come with the blessings and inheritance we receive from God, as seen in the allotment to the Levites? Links Joshua 21:11 NIVJoshua 21:11 NLT Joshua 21:11 ESV Joshua 21:11 NASB Joshua 21:11 KJV Joshua 21:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |



