Joshua 20:9
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel,.... For the common use of them all, and not for that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For all the children of Israel, and for the stranger - As these typified the great provision which God was making for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 20:7-9
We have here the nomination of the cities of refuge in the land of Canaan, which was made by the advice and authority of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
These were the cities appointed "Civitates constitutæ," Vulgate. "The citees ordeyned," Wyclif.
for the stranger that…