Joshua 20:2

“Speake to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake vnto you by the hand of Moses:”

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Other Translations for 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

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'Designate the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Assign you the cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by Moses,
- American Standard Version (1901)

Say to the children of Israel, Let certain towns be marked out as safe places, as I said to you by the mouth of Moses,
- Basic English Bible

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint for yourselves the cities of refuge, whereof I spoke unto you through Moses,
- Darby Bible

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint for you cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by the hand of Moses:
- Webster's Bible

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'Assign the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by Moses,
- World English Bible

`Speak unto the sons of Israel, saying, Give for you cities of refuge, as I have spoken unto you by the hand of Moses,
- Youngs Literal Bible

'Speak to the children of Israel, saying: Assign you the cities of refuge, whereof I spoke unto you by the hand of Moses;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Joshua 20:2

Wesley's Notes for Joshua 20:2

20:2 Appoint - The possessions being now divided among you, reserve some of them for the use which I have commanded. Cities of refuge - Designed to typify the relief which the gospel provides for poor, penitent sinners, and their protection from the curse of the law and the wrath of God, in our Lord Jesus, to whom believers fly for refuge.


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