In the distribution of the Promised Land, the Levites, who were set apart for religious service, did not receive a large contiguous territory like the other tribes. Instead, they were given specific towns scattered throughout the land. The descendants of Merari, one of the three main Levitical families, were allocated twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. This arrangement ensured that the Levites could carry out their religious duties and be present among all the tribes, facilitating worship and maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. The distribution of these towns reflects the communal responsibility of the Israelites to support the Levites, who played a crucial role in their spiritual and religious practices. By integrating the Levites into various regions, the Israelites demonstrated a commitment to unity and shared responsibility in upholding their covenant with God. This allocation also underscores the importance of the Levites' work in guiding the people in worship and maintaining the religious traditions that were central to their identity.
The descendants of Merari, according to their clans, received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun.
Joshua 21:7
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