The allocation of cities to the Levites is a significant aspect of the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a large, contiguous territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given specific cities within the territories of the other tribes, such as Eltekeh and Gibbethon from the tribe of Dan. This distribution ensured that the Levites were present throughout the land, providing spiritual guidance and maintaining the worship practices of Israel. It highlights the importance of integrating spiritual leadership into the daily lives of the people, ensuring that religious practices and teachings were accessible to all. This arrangement also fostered a sense of unity and shared responsibility among the tribes, as they supported the Levites in their sacred duties. The presence of the Levites in various regions symbolized the centrality of faith and worship in the community's life, reminding them of their covenant relationship with God.
From the tribe of Dan they received Eltekeh, Gibbethon,
Joshua 21:23
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