Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath–jearim.
Cross-reference
Joshua 10:2 shows that Gibeon's alliance with Israel terrified the Canaanite kings — the consequence of the cities listed here.
Joshua 18:25-28 includes these same four cities in Benjamin's territory — confirming their later tribal assignment.
Joshua 15:9 places Kiriath Jearim on Judah's border — linking this city to Judah's territory.
In Joshua 15:60, Kiriath-jearim is listed in Judah's allotment, confirming its location.
In Joshua 18:14, Kiriath-jearim appears as a landmark on Benjamin's border.
In 1 Samuel 7:1, the ark rests at Abinadab's house in Kiriath-jearim, a later event at this city.
1 Chronicles 21:29 notes the tabernacle was at Gibeon — one of these cities — showing its later religious significance.
2 Chronicles 1:3 records Solomon worshipping at Gibeon's high place — highlighting the city's continued importance.
Ezra 2:25 lists returnees from Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth — these cities were reoccupied after exile.
Nehemiah 7:29 also records exiles from Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth — a parallel census list.