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Joshua 20:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 20:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 20 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.”
Joshua 20:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 20:4
When he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders—The cities of refuge protocol: the fugitive must declare his cause (diber, דִּבֶּר, 'speak/explain thoroughly'). The elders evaluate whether the killing was accidental. They shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them grants asylum.This pictures the gospel: fleeing sinners find refuge in Christ by appealing to 'elders' (the Word, Spirit, church) who testify to grace. The manslayer must come to t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 20:4
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“a eunuch”
“and sat him down there: and behold”
“when I prepared my seat in the street.”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”
“nor my life with bloodthirsty men;”
“when he sits among the elders of the land.”