Joshua 20:1

The LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

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In The King James Version

The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,

In Context

2“Speak to the children of Israel, saying, ‘Assign the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by Moses,

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Cross References

Exodus 21:13but not if it is unintentional, but God allows it to happen; then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.

Deuteronomy 19:1When the LORD your God cuts off the nations whose land the LORD your God gives you, and you succeed them and dwell in their cities and in their houses,

Joshua 6:2The LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty men of valour.

Joshua 13:1Now Joshua was old and well advanced in years. The LORD said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and there remains yet very much land to be possessed.

Matthew Henry on Joshua 20:1

This short chapter is concerning the cities of refuge, which we often read of in the writings of Moses, but this is the last time that we find mention of them, for now that matter was thoroughly settled. Here is, I. The law God gave concerning them, ver. 1-6 . II. The people's designation of the particular cities for that use, ver. 7-9 . And this remedial law was a figure of good things to come. Read the whole commentary →

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