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Beyond the Jordan at Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness in the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.

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Commentators observe the symbolic meaning in the names of these cities, applying them to Christ as our ultimate Refuge. Bezer means "fortification," for Jesus is our stronghold. Ramoth means "exalted," because God has exalted Him. Golan means "joy" or "exultation," because believers are justified and glory in Him. The Old Testament system of refuge consistently points to the safety found in Christ.

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Joshua

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 20:8

17th Century

Pastor

And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward
In the country possessed by the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 20:7–9

17th Century

Minister

These cities, like those also on the other side of the Jordan, stood so that a person could reach one of them in half a day from any part of the co…