Joshua 21:7
The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.
Cross-references
Joshua 21:34–40
Parallel
In Joshua 21:34-40, the specific cities given to the Merarite clans are listed, completing the allocation begun in verse 7.
1 Chronicles 6:63
Parallel
1 Chronicles 6:63 gives an alternate list of cities for the Merarites, paralleling the allocation in Joshua 21:7.
1 Chronicles 6:77–81
Parallel
1 Chronicles 6:77-81 lists additional cities for Merarite clans from Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun, echoing the same tribal allocations.
Exodus 6:19
Historical context
Exodus 6:19 records Merari's sons Mahli and Mushi, the ancestors of the Merarite clans receiving cities here.
Numbers 3:20
Historical context
Numbers 3:20 names the Merarite clans (Mahli and Mushi), matching the clans that receive cities in this verse.