Joshua 20:4

Conservative English Version

(SEE 20:3)

Cross References

Job 29:7

When I sat down at the meeting of the city council,

Job 5:4

and leaving their children helpless in court.

Psalm 26:9

Don't sweep me away, as you do sinners. Don't punish me with death as you do those people who are brutal

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is a well-known and respected leader in the city.

Jeremiah 38:7

Ebedmelech from Ethiopia was an official at the palace, and he heard what they had done to me. So he went to speak with King Zedekiah, who was holding court at Benjamin Gate.

Hebrews 6:18

God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.

Joshua 20:3

If a person accidentally kills someone and the victim's relatives say it was murder, they might try to take revenge. Anyone accused of murder can run to one of the Safe Towns and be safe from the victim's relatives. The one needing protection will stand at the entrance to the town gate and explain to the town leaders what happened. Then the leaders will bring that person in and provide a place to live in their town.