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Numbers 35:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 35:2

Verse 2 of 34

Scripture focus

Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give [also] unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.

Numbers 35:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 35:2

Theological / Devotional

Cities to dwell in. The Levites were not given land, vineyards, olive groves, etc., as an inheritance. It was fitting, however, that they should have suitable dwelling houses; therefore cities were set aside for their homes (Lev. 25:32).

Suburbs. Literally, “open land,” or “pasture land,” from the verb “to drive out.” Here reference is to open countryside outside the city, to which cattle could be driven for grazing or that could be used for gardens. “Suburbs” as here used is equivalent to the English word “common,” referring to the open space common to the community (see Eze. 48:10-20).

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