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Deuteronomy 19:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 19:1

Verse 1 of 21

Scripture focus

When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses;

Deuteronomy 19:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 19:1

Theological / Devotional

When. See ch. 12:29.

Dwellest. The matters to be discussed would apply particularly to the situation in Palestine itself, once Israel had settled within the land of God’s choice. What follows applies to a settled order of social life (see ch. 6:10).

Separate three cities. God had previously so commanded Moses (Num. 35:14, 15). The three on the west side of Jordan were appointed by Joshua after the conquest (Joshua 20). The three on the east of Jordan had already been designated by Moses, namely, Bezer, Ramoth Gilead, and Golan (Deut. 4:41-43).

In the midst. Not in the precise geographical center, but distributed so as to make them accessible to all who needed them. The cities of refuge point fearful hearts to security in Jesus Christ.

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