1 Chronicles 6:78

And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were given them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs,

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 4:41–43 Historical context

In Deuteronomy 4:41-43, Bezer is designated as a city of refuge, showing one of these Levitical towns had a special legal role.

Joshua 20:8 Parallel

In Joshua 20:8, Bezer is confirmed as a city of refuge east of the Jordan, adding to the significance of this Levitical city.

In Joshua 21:36, the same four Reubenite towns are listed for the Merarites, providing the direct parallel record.