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What does Joshua 21:4 mean?

The first group chosen by lot was the families of the Kohathites, who were Levites descended from Aaron the priest. They got thirteen towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. Joshua 21:4 - Modern Text Bible

(The Kohathites, especially Aaron’s descendants (the priests), get their share first, showing their special role among the Levites.)