In verse 12, we are given an example that commentators believe was used to explain how the ownership of the towns given to the Levites was handled. In chapter 14, we read that Caleb was given the city of Hebron as his reward for faithful service. Now this town is being given to the Levites. We first see that the town and the pasturelands close to the town belonged to the Levites, but the rest of the area beyond this specifically defined area belonged to Caleb and his descendants. For those who have cities inside a larger county or district, you might get a picture of what is happening. The city has its own government, and the surrounding area has its own.
The second thing I notice is that Calab, nor any of the tribes, complained that the Levites were given cities in their lands. The leader of the tribes gladly gave the city what God commanded. We also see that here again, lots were cast to see who got what, so there could be no accusation of favoritism or partiality.
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