ヨシュア記 20:2 JC

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Joshua 20:2

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "Appoint out for you cities of refuge." Jos 20:2 The law in Numbers xxxv. appointed that the Levites should have six cities of refuge and forty-two others. The law of the cities of refuge is given in full in Numbers 35:0 and Deuteronomy 19:0 All cities should be cities of refuge. How great the number of the inhabitants, and how well-organised the institutions; how fitting, then, that the young and the inexperienced should find refuge in such... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Joshua 20:1-3

I cannot enter upon the subject of this chapter, without again and again calling upon the Reader to attend to the very precious doctrine veiled under the appointment of this city of refuge. Its importance cannot be more strongly implied, than in the frequent notice of it made by Moses. So particular was the man of God in following up the Lord's commands concerning it, that we find it in many places. Exodus 21:13 ; Numbers 35:6 ; Deuteronomy 19:1-3; Deuteronomy 19:1-3 . And yet it must not be... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 20:1-6

1-6 When the Israelites were settled in their promised inheritance, they were reminded to set apart the cities of refuge, whose use and typical meaning have been explained, Joshua 20:35; Joshua 20:19. God's spiritual Israel have, and shall have in Christ and heaven, not only rest to repose in, but refuge to secure themselves in. These cities were designed to typify the relief which the gospel provides for penitent sinners, and their protection from the curse of the law and the wrath of God, in... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Joshua 20:1-9

The Cities of Refuge. Since the Lord had commanded, Numbers 35, that cities of refuge should be chosen in various parts of the country, this matter was next attended to. v. 1. The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying, v. 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, Exodus 21:13; Numbers 35:6; Deuteronomy 19:2-1 Samuel :, v. 3. that the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly, without malice,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Joshua 20:1-9

4. Appointment of the Cities of RefugeJoshua 20:0a. The Command of God to JoshuaJoshua 20:1-61The Lord also [And Jehovah] spake unto Joshua, saying, Speak to the children 2[sons] of Israel, saying, Appoint out [Appoint] for you [the] cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3that the slayer that killeth [smiteth] any person unawares [by mistake] and unwittingly, may flee thither and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood. 4And when he that doth flee unto one... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Joshua 20:1-9

Joshua THE CITIES OF REFUGE Jos_20:1 - Jos_20:9 . Our Lord has taught us that parts of the Mosaic legislation were given because of the ‘hardness’ of the people’s hearts. The moral and religious condition of the recipients of revelation determines and is taken into account in the form and contents of revelation. That is strikingly obvious in this institution of the ‘cities of refuge.’ They have no typical meaning, though they may illustrate Christian truth. But their true significance is... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Joshua 20:1-9

Cities of Refuge Joshua 20:1-9 These arrangements carried out Numbers 35:9-34 . Remember the distinction between deliberate murder and unintentional homicide. Only those who had committed the latter were eligible for refuge. The fugitive told his story at the gate and was admitted provisionally, Joshua 20:4 . His case was afterward investigated by the citizens or their delegates; and if his story were found correct, he might stay till the death of the high priest. This functionary was a type... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Joshua 20:1-9

Having come into possession of the land, the cities of refuge were provided according to arrangements already made. Three were fixed on the west of the Jordan and three on the east. They wire so placed as to cover the whole area. Moreover, they were Levitical cities. Maclear says, "Jewish interpreters tell us how in later times, the roads leading to the cities of refuge were always kept in thorough repair-all obstructions were removed that might stay the flyer's feet or hinder his speed. No... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Joshua 20:1-9

The Six Cities of Refuge Joshua 20:1-9 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our study is about the six cities of refuge. We will open the study by considering the statements set forth in our Daily Bible Readings: 1. Christ a Hiding Place (Isaiah 32:1-4 ). Here is a verse of Scripture that shows us that a Man shall be a Hiding Place from the wind, a Covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in the weary land. How wonderful are God's similes. He delights to draw... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 20:1-3

Chapter 20 The Cities of Refuge Appointed. This chapter tells of the renewal of the command to appoint cities of refuge so that they would be available for those who committed manslaughter ‘unwittingly’ to flee to. There they would find refuge from the avenger of blood. The orders are then carried out and cities appointed. To appreciate the importance of this we need to recognise the stress laid in those days, in all societies in the area, on the fact that it was the responsibility of the... read more