Numbers 35:5
“And ye shall measure from without the city on the east side two thousand cubits, and on the south side two thousand cubits, and on the west side two thousand cubits, and on the north side two thousand cubits; and the city shall be in the midst: this shall be to them the suburbs of the cities.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And ye shall measure from without the city on the east side two thousand cubits,.... Before only 1000 cubits were…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
From without the city - Omit “from.” The demarcation here intended would run parallel to the wall of the city, outside…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And ye shall measure from without the city - two thousand cubits, etc. - Commentators have been much puzzled with the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 35:1-8
The Levitical cities
The Levites are to receive 48 cities with their surrounding land (E.VV. -suburbs"), six of which…