Verses 17-18 name four cities from the territory of Benjamin. Verse 17 may be stated, “They were given four cities from the territory of Benjamin. These cities were…”

Verse 19 may adequately be shortened: “This made a total of thirteen cities, together with their pasture lands.” Or, if the full content of the verse is retained: “The priests, the descendants of Aaron, were given thirteen cities in all, with their pasture lands.”

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Newman, Barclay M. A Handbook on Joshua. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1983. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .