Joshua 21:21

For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,

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Other Translations for Joshua 21:21

BSB
they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer,
AKJV
For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,
CPDV
from the tribe of Ephraim, Shechem, one of the cities of refuge, with its suburbs, on mount Ephraim, and Gezer,
ERV
And they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in the hill country of Ephraim, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Gezer with her suburbs;
NHEB
They gave them Shechem with its suburbs in the hill country of Ephraim, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Gezer with its suburbs,
SMT
And they will give to them the city of refuge of the slayer, Shechem and her area in mount Ephraim, and Gezer and her area,

Commentary for Joshua 21:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 21:21
Summary
Shechem established as refuge city for Kohathites
Place
Shechem
Event
Refuge city established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Promise