Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 35:1 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Numbers 35:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 35 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Cities for the Levites
“And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,”
Numbers 35:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 35:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho—This location (עַרְב֥וֹת מוֹאָ֖ב, ʿarəḇôṯ môʾāḇ) marks the end of the wilderness wandering, with Israel poised to enter Canaan. The phrase 'the LORD spake' (waydabber YHWH) introduces crucial legislation about Levitical cities and cities of refuge (chapters 35)—practical arrangements for the coming settled life.The geographical precision ('by Jordan near Jericho') emphasizes imminent fulfillment of the Abrahamic promise. After forty years of wandering, Israel stands at the threshold. The timing shows God's concern for p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 35:1
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“and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho.”
“and the prey”
“who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.”
“saying”
“These are the commandments and the judgments”