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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD also spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah spake unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One day the LORD told Joshua: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD told Joshua <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD told Joshua, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD instructed Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD also spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH speaks to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah speaketh unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will speak to Joshua, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Josue, saying: Speak to the children of Israel and say to them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying: “Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THEN the LORD said to Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH said to Yeshua<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD spoke unto Joshua, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/20-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=5152" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/20.htm">Six Cities of Refuge</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-9.htm">Numbers 35:9-15</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, / designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-1.htm">Deuteronomy 19:1-13</a></span><br />When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-12.htm">Exodus 21:12-14</a></span><br />Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. / If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. / But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></span><br />Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30-31</a></span><br />Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Isaiah 4:6</a></span><br />a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">1 Chronicles 6:57-60</a></span><br />So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-32.htm">Leviticus 25:32-34</a></span><br />As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-22</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a></span><br />Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a></span><br />So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9-10</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD also spoke to Joshua, saying,</p><p class="hdg">spake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a></b></br> And he said, Nay; but <i>as</i> captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-2.htm">Joshua 6:2</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, <i>and</i> the mighty men of valour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-10.htm">Joshua 7:10</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/17-17.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/21-1.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/judges/2-4.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/20-1.htm">God commands</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">and the children of Israel appoint the six cities of refuge</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the LORD said to Joshua,</b><br>*Biblical Context:* This phrase introduces a divine command, indicating that the instructions come directly from God. Throughout the book of Joshua, God frequently communicates with Joshua, guiding him as the leader of Israel after Moses' death. This divine communication underscores Joshua's role as God's chosen leader to fulfill His promises to Israel.<br><br>*Historical and Cultural Context:* Joshua was the successor of Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The context here is the period after the conquest of Canaan, where the land is being distributed among the tribes of Israel. The establishment of cities of refuge, which is the subject of the following verses, is part of the legal and societal structure God is instituting for His people.<br><br>*Connections to Other Scripture:* This phrase echoes the frequent communication between God and His leaders throughout the Old Testament, such as with Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) and later with prophets like Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4</a>). It highlights the continuity of God's guidance and the importance of obedience to His commands.<br><br>*Types of Jesus Christ:* Joshua is often seen as a type of Christ, as his name in Hebrew, Yehoshua, is the same as Jesus in Greek. Just as Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land, Jesus leads believers into the spiritual rest and inheritance promised by God. This divine communication can be seen as a foreshadowing of the intimate relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, who often spoke of doing the will of His Father (<a href="/john/5-19.htm">John 5:19</a>).<br><br>*Prophecy:* While not a direct prophecy, the establishment of cities of refuge, which follows this command, can be seen as a prophetic symbol of Christ as our refuge and sanctuary, providing safety and salvation for those who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and guidance to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and establishing God's laws and commands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_of_refuge.htm">Cities of Refuge</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/joshua/20.htm">Joshua 20</a> involves the establishment of cities of refuge, which were designated places for those who committed unintentional manslaughter to seek asylum.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>God actively communicates with His people, providing direction and instruction. We should seek His guidance in our daily lives through prayer and Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua exemplifies faithful leadership by obeying God's commands. As believers, we are called to lead others by following God's Word and setting a godly example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_mercy.htm">Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>The cities of refuge illustrate God's balance of justice and mercy. We are called to uphold justice while extending mercy and grace to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provided cities of refuge for the Israelites, He provides spiritual refuge for us in Christ. We can find safety and peace in Him amidst life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_refuge_cities_in_joshua_20_verified.htm">Is there any extrabiblical historical record substantiating the actual practice of these refuge cities as set forth in Joshua 20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_20_1-6_align_with_mosaic_laws.htm">How does the system of protection for manslaughter in Joshua 20:1–6 align or conflict with other Mosaic laws on homicide and justice? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_need_refuge_cities_if_god_stops_injustice.htm">Why would a just God need these specific cities of refuge in Joshua 20 if He could prevent unjust killings in the first place? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_dove_droppings_worth_5_shekels.htm">Who was Achan and what were the accursed things?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Cities of refuge.</span> The original is more definite, the cities of refuge. So LXX. <span class="cmt_word">Whereof I spake to you.</span> In <a href="/exodus/21-13.htm">Exodus 21:13</a>; <a href="/numbers/35-9.htm">Numbers 35:9</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-2.htm">Deuteronomy 19:2</a>. Here, again, Joshua is represented as aware of the existence of the Pentateuch. It must, therefore, have existed in something like its present shape when the Book of Joshua was written. The words are partly quoted from Numbers and partly from Deuteronomy; another proof that these books were regarded as constituting one law, from the "hand of Moses," when Joshua was written. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/20-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joshua,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/20-1.htm">Joshua 20:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/20-1.htm">OT History: Joshua 20:1 Yahweh spoke to Joshua saying (Josh. 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