Numbers 35:5
You shall measure outside of the city for the east side two thousand cubits [1/2 mi; 914 km], and for the south side two thousand cubits [1/2 mi; 914 km], and for the west side two thousand cubits [1/2 mi; 914 km], and for the north side two thousand cubits [1/2 mi; 914 km], the city being in the middle. This shall be the suburbs of their cities.
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Deuteronomy 18:6+ 18:6. Deut 18:6-8 (#2b.181): T. The Levites will minister in the name of Adonai / R. The Cohenim ·Priests· serve in the Sanctuary in their divisions; the divisions referred to were established by David (1 Chr ch 24) / R. The work shifts of the Cohenim ·Priests· must be equal during holidays / R. (The Rabbis add) On festivals, all the Cohenim ·Priests· divisions are to serve together If a Levite comes from any of your gates out of all Israel [God prevails], where he lives as a foreigner, and comes with all the desire of his soul to the place which Adonai shall choose;
Matthew Henry on Numbers 35:2-9
The Cities of the Levites. ( b. c. 1452.) 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, 2 Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them. 3 And the cities shall they have to dwell in; and the suburbs of them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for all their beasts. 4 And the suburbs of the cities, which ye… Read the whole commentary →