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Joshua 20:5 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Joshua 20:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 20 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly , and hated him not beforetime .”
Joshua 20:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 20:5
And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly—The go'el ha-dam (גֹּאֵל הַדָּם, 'avenger of blood') was the victim's nearest kinsman, obligated to exact justice. But cities of refuge protect those who killed unwittingly (bishgagah, בִּשְׁגָגָה, 'in error/without intent'). And hated him not beforetime proves no malice existed.Intent matters to God. Accidental sin differs from presumptuous sin (Numbers 15:27-31). Christ's blood provides refuge from the consequences we deserve, but we must flee to H...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 20:5
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“that the manslayer not die”
“and the congregation shall restore him to his city of refuge”