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Joshua 20:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joshua 20:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 20 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.”
Joshua 20:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 20:8
And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh—Three Transjordan cities balance the western three. Bezer means 'fortress/gold ore,' Ramoth 'heights,' Golan 'their rejoicing.' Together, six cities ensure no Israelite lacks access to refuge.Six is humanity's number (created on the sixth day), and these six cities served humanity's need for mercy. Yet six falls short of seven (completion/perfection)—only Christ provides ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 20:8
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“on the east side of the Jordan”
“Bezer with its suburbs”
“of the families of the Levites”
“Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs”
“Bezer in the wilderness”
“Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs”
“You know that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and we are still, and don't take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?”
“about four hundred men”