Chapter 20:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Deuteronomy Judges
Joshua 20
Concise Complete
The law concerning the cities of refuge. (1-6) The
cities appointed as refuges. (7-9)
Verses 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, Nu 35; De 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 our Lord Jesus, to whom believers flee for refuge,
hebrews 6:18.
Verses 7-9 These
cities, as those also on the other side Jordan, stood so that a man might in
half a day reach one of them from any part of the country. God is ever a Refuge
at hand. They were all Levites' cities. It was kindness to the poor fugitive,
that when he might not go up to the house of the Lord, yet he had the servants
of God with him, to instruct him, and pray for him, and to help to make up the
want of public ordinances. Some observe a significance in the names of these
cities with application to Christ our Refuge. Kedesh signifies holy, and our
Refuge is the holy Jesus. Shechem, a shoulder, and the government is upon his
shoulder. Hebron, fellowship, and believers are called into the fellowship of
Christ Jesus our Lord. Bezer, a fortification, for he is a strong hold to all
those that trust in him. Ramoth, high or exalted, for Him hath God exalted with
his own right hand. Golan, joy or exultation, for in Him all the saints are
justified, and shall glory.
Chapter 20:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Deuteronomy Judges
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