Deuteronomy 19:8-10 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:1-13

The cities of refuge. The blood-feud, as we know, was carried out remorselessly among nomadic nations, the manslayer having to be slain, even though his manslaying were purely accidental. In other words, there was no distinction made between manslaughter and murder by the nomadic nations in the rude early ages. But, by the Lord creating the cities of refuge, three on each side of the Jordan, to which the manslayer could repair, and where, if it was manslaughter only, he could remain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:8-9

In case their land should be extended, in ease they should come to possess the whole territory promised by God to the patriarchs, so that their domain should reach from the Nile to the Euphrates ( Genesis 15:18 )—an event which should be realized only if they should continue steadfast in their obedience to all that God had enjoined upon them, and an event which in point of fact never was realized, for even under David and Solomon there were extensive territories within these limits which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:10

The design of appointing these cities was to prevent the shedding of innocent blood, which would be the case were the unintentional manslayer killed in revenge by one of the relatives of the man he had slain; in this case the guilt of bloodshed would rest upon the nation if they neglected to provide for the escape of the manslayer. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 19:1-13

This and the next two chapters contain enactments designed to protect human life, and to impress its sanctity on Israel.In Deuteronomy 19:1-13 the directions respecting the preparation of the roads to the cities of refuge, the provision of additional cities in case of an extension of territory, and the intervention of the elders as representing the congregation, are unique to Deuteronomy and supplementary to the laws on the same subject given in the earlier books (compare the marginal... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 19:8-9

Deuteronomy 19:8-9. If the Lord thy God enlarge thy coast As far as the Euphrates. If thou shalt keep all these commandments This shows that the promise of enlarging their border was conditional, and the condition not being performed the promise was never accomplished, so that there was no need for three more cities of refuge. This the Jewish writers themselves own. “Yet the holy blessed God,” say they, “did not command it in vain, for in the days of Messiah the Prince, they shall be... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:1-21

Justice for the accused (19:1-21)Three cities of refuge had already been established east of Jordan (see 4:41-43), and three more were to be established west of Jordan (19:1-2). In each of these two regions one city was to be in the north, one in the centre and one in the south, so that a city of refuge was within easy reach of every person in the land, no matter where he lived. All six cities had to have well marked roads leading to them so that the refugee could reach safety quickly (3-7; see... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:8

as = according as. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:9

this day. See note on Deuteronomy 4:26 . add. Done by Joshua, Ch. Deuteronomy 20:7 , Deuteronomy 20:8 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:10

blood = guilt. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), the blood shed put for guilt incurred. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 19:8

8, 9. And if the Lord thy God enlarge thy coast—Three additional sanctuaries were to be established in the event of their territory extending over the country from Hermon and Gilead to the Euphrates (see Genesis 15:18; Exodus 23:31). But it was obscurely hinted that this last provision would never be carried into effect, as the Israelites would not fulfil the conditions, namely, "that of keeping the commandments, to love the Lord, and walk ever in his ways." In point of fact, although that... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 19:1-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 19:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 19:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 19:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 19:8

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