at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, "The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:2? 2. How does Joshua 21:2 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 3. What role did the Levites play in Israel, according to Joshua 21:2? 4. How can we ensure our communities support those dedicated to God's service today? 5. In what ways does Joshua 21:2 connect with Numbers 35:2 regarding Levitical cities? 6. How can we apply the principle of provision for spiritual leaders in our lives? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 21:2 in the context of Israel's tribal inheritance? 8. How does Joshua 21:2 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 9. Why were the Levites given cities instead of land in Joshua 21:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. If the Levites had no land inheritance (Joshua 21:2), how could they sustainably live in the granted cities without farmland? 12. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? 13. How can we confirm the historical accuracy of the 48 Levitical cities listed in Joshua 21:1–42, given limited archaeological evidence? 14. Does the inheritance prohibition in Numbers 18:20–24 conflict with other passages that suggest Levites owned cities or land, indicating a possible textual inconsistency? Discussion Questions 1. How does the provision for the Levites in Joshua 21:2 reflect God's care for those who serve Him? How can we apply this principle in supporting our church leaders today?2. In what ways does the obedience of the Israelites to God's command through Moses serve as a model for us in our daily walk with God? 3. How does the concept of community responsibility in providing for the Levites challenge us to think about our role in supporting the church and its ministries? 4. Reflect on the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ. How does understanding our inheritance impact the way we live our lives? 5. How do the connections between Joshua 21:2 and other scriptures like Numbers 35 and Deuteronomy 18 deepen our understanding of God's plan for His people?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 21:2 NIVJoshua 21:2 NLT Joshua 21:2 ESV Joshua 21:2 NASB Joshua 21:2 KJV Joshua 21:2 Commentaries Bible Hub |



