Bible Commentary

And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 20:4”

That the slayer that killeth [any] person unawares [and] unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood. 3. That the slayer that killeth any person unawares ] In accordance with these regulations a wide distinction was made between the man who committed wilful murder, and one who slew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 20:3”

Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spoke unto you by the hand of Moses: 2. cities of refuge ] “The cityes of fugityues,” Wyclif. Prior to the Mosaic age, it was required of the nearest of kin, as a matter of duty, to avenge the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 20:2”

The LORD also spoke unto Joshua, saying, Ch. Jos 20:1-6. The Divine Command respecting the Cities of Refuge 1. The Lord also spake unto Joshua ] As soon as the Tribes had received the portion of their inheritance, the Lord directed that Joshua should carry out the injunctions which Moses had left respecting the Cities … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 20:1”

These [are] the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:51”

According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, [even] Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein. 50. according to the word of the Lord ] We do not find any Divine injunction in the Pentateuch to the effect that Joshua was to receive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:50”

When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them: 49 51. The Inheritance Assigned to Joshua 49. When they had made an end ] After all the tribes had been provided for, a modest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:49”

This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families, these cities with their villages. 48. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Dan ] In length it extends but 14 miles from Joppa to Ekron, but it was one of the most fertile tracts in the land, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:48”

And the coast of the children of Dan went out [too little] for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father. 47. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:47”

And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho. 46. Me-jarkon, and Rakkon ] still remain to be discovered. with the border before Japho ] i.e. with the whole district extending to the suburbs opposite to Japho. Japho ] (= “ beauty ”) is the Hebrew form of the more familiar Joppa (2Ch 2:16; Eze … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 19:46”