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Therefore I command you, saying, You shall set apart three cities for you.
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An Urgent Command
John Gill's commentary emphasizes that this command to establish cities of refuge was not a future suggestion but an immediate requirement. It was to be fulfilled as soon as Israel settled in Canaan, highlighting the high priority God places on protecting life and ensuring justice and mercy are foundational to society.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This and the next two chapters contain enactments designed to protect human life, and to impress its sanctity on Israel.
In Deuteronomy 19:1…
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 19:1–13. THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
(See for more on this subject, Numbers 35:9 and following…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore I command you, saying, you shall separate threecities for you . ] This was …
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