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Joshua 20:2 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joshua 20:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 20 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:”
Joshua 20:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 20:2
God commands Israel to establish cities of refuge, fulfilling instructions given through Moses (Numbers 35:6-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-13). The phrase 'Appoint out for you' (tenu lakhem, תְּנוּ לָכֶם) makes this a corporate responsibility—the entire nation must designate these cities. The term 'cities of refuge' (arei miklat, עָרֵי מִקְלָט) uses miklat from the root meaning to absorb or receive, indicating places of safe reception. These cities provided asylum for unintentional manslayers, preventing blood revenge while awaiting proper trial. The system balanced justice (murderers must die) with me...
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Cross-References for Joshua 20:2
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“which Yahweh your God gives you to possess it.”
“Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;”
“they shall be the six cities of refuge”
“that the manslayer who kills any person unwittingly may flee there.”
“who don't walk according to the flesh”
“but God allows it to happen: then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.”
“Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”