במדבר, פרק ל״ה, פסוק ז׳

The allocation of land to the tribe of Levi involves a specific total of forty-eight cities, complete with their surrounding open areas [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. At this stage, the exact borders and territories of the other Israelite tribes have not yet been established. Because the broader map remains undefined, specific names for these designated cities are not listed [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Emphasizing this total number highlights a core principle about their distribution. All forty-eight locations are granted to the Levites in the exact same manner, ensuring that every single city holds an equal and uniform status [רלב״ג].