Joshua 21:18

Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 2:26 Historical context

1 Kings 2:26 sends the priest Abiathar to his fields in Anathoth. This directly ties the Levitical city to a priestly figure and his exile.

1 Chronicles 6:60 lists the same Levitical cities, including Anathoth. This parallel account confirms the allotment and its preservation.

Jeremiah 32:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 32:7 names Anathoth as the field to redeem, showing this Levitical city's enduring significance in prophetic history.

Ezra 2:23 Historical context

Ezra 2:23 counts 128 men from Anathoth returning from exile. This shows the Levitical city repopulated after the captivity.

Nehemiah 11:32 Historical context

Nehemiah 11:32 lists Anathoth among towns resettled after exile. This demonstrates the continuity of the Levitical city into the post-exilic period.

Jeremiah 1:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 1:1 states the prophet was from Anathoth, a Levitical city. This connects Jeremiah's priestly background to the city's original purpose.

Isaiah 10:30 cries out to Anathoth in a judgment oracle. This shows the city later experiencing divine judgment, contrasting with its sacred allotment.