Joshua 20:2

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 20:2

BSB
"Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses,
AKJV
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spoke to you by the hand of Moses:
CPDV
Separate the cities of refuge, about which I spoke to you by the hand of Moses,
ERV
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Assign you the cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:
NHEB
"Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'Assign the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by Moses,
SMT
Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, Ye shall give to yourselves cities of refuge which I spake to you by the hand of Moses:

Commentary for Joshua 20:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 20:2
Summary
Establish sanctuary cities for accidental manslayer refuge
Place
Canaan
Event
Directing refuge city establishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law