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Numbers 35:13 Cross-References
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“And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.”
Numbers 35:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 35:13
Six cities shall ye have for refuge (עָרֵי מִקְלָט, arei miklat)—literally 'cities of absorption' or 'receiving.' These sanctuary cities foreshadow Christ as our refuge from divine justice. The number six (three on each side of Jordan) ensured accessibility from anywhere in Israel—no innocent manslayer should perish for lack of refuge.The Hebrew root qalat means 'to receive' or 'take in,' picturing God's merciful provision. Like these cities, Christ is accessible to all who flee to Him (Hebrews 6:18: 'we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge')—no geographical, ethnic, or mo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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