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Joshua 20:7 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joshua 20:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 20 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. appointed: Heb. sanctified”
Joshua 20:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 20:7
And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah—The three western cities of refuge: Kedesh (north), Shechem (central), Hebron (south). This ensures geographic accessibility—no Israelite lived far from refuge. Kedesh means 'holy,' Shechem 'shoulder/strength,' Hebron 'fellowship.'The names prophetically point to Christ: holy (set apart for sinners), strength (able to save), fellowship (communion with God). That refuge cities covered all regions shows God's universal provision. Christ is accessible t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 20:7
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“[which Arba was] the father of Anak (the same is Hebron)”
“Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs”
“into a city of Judah”
“Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs”
“And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.”
“the city of refuge for the manslayer”
“the city of refuge for the manslayer”
“which is in the land of Canaan”
“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.”