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cities
cities is a recurring theme in Scripture with relevance to the Christian life and biblical understanding.
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Books
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Sub-Topics
Overview
Explore what the Bible says about cities. This collection of 7 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Topical Index
13 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Ancient
Genesis 4:17Genesis 10:10-12
Fortified
Numbers 32:36Deuteronomy 9:1Joshua 10:20Joshua 14:122 Chronicles 8:52 Chronicles 11:10-12+3 more
Gates of
Designated as
Royal
Joshua 10:21 Samuel 27:52 Samuel 12:261 Chronicles 11:7
Treasure
Genesis 41:48Exodus 1:111 Kings 9:192 Chronicles 8:42 Chronicles 16:42 Chronicles 17:12
Chariot
2 Chronicles 1:142 Chronicles 8:62 Chronicles 9:25
Merchant
Isaiah 23:11Ezekiel 17:4Ezekiel 27:3
Town clerk of
Acts 19:35
Government of, by rulers
Nehemiah 3:9,12,17,18Nehemiah 7:2
Suburbs of
Numbers 35:3-5Joshua 14:4
Watchmen of
FIGURATIVE
Hebrews 11:10,16Hebrews 12:22Hebrews 13:14
Key Verses
1
Genesis 4:17
Ancient
2
Numbers 32:36
Fortified
3
Joshua 10:2
Royal
4
Genesis 41:48
Treasure
5
2 Chronicles 1:14
Chariot
6
Isaiah 23:11
Merchant
7
Acts 19:35
Town clerk of
8
Nehemiah 3:9,12,17,18
Government of, by rulers
9
Numbers 35:3-5
Suburbs of
10
Hebrews 11:10,16
FIGURATIVE