Introduction
Overview
Joshua 20 . 1 , God commands , Joshua 20 . 7 , and the children of Israel appoint the six cities of refuge.
spake . Joshua 5 . 14 , Joshua 6 . 2 , Joshua 7 . 10 , Joshua 13 . 1-7
Appoint . Exodus 21 . 13 , Exodus 21 . 14 , Numbers 35 . 6 , Numbers 35 . 11-14 , Deuteronomy 4 . 41-43 , Deuteronomy 19 . 2-13 , Romans 8 . 1 , Romans 8 . 33 , Romans 8 . 34 , Hebrews 6 . 18 , Hebrews 6 . 19
you refuge . Numbers 35 . 15-24
Reciprocal . Numbers 35 . 12 . from the avenger Numbers 35 . 19 . General Numbers 35 . 22 . General 2 Samuel 14 . 11 . the revengers Hebrews 6 . 18 . who
at the entering . Ruth 4 . 1 , Ruth 4 . 2 , Job 5 . 4 , Job 29 . 7 , Proverbs 31 . 23 , Jeremiah 38 . 7
take . Psalm 26 . 9
that he may . Hebrews 6 . 18
Reciprocal . Exodus 33 . 21 . place by Numbers 35 . 12 . until he stand Joshua 20 . 9 . until he stood
Numbers 35 . 12 , Numbers 35 . 25
Reciprocal . Numbers 35 . 19 . General Numbers 35 . 22 . General Deuteronomy 19 . 6 . the avenger Romans 13 . 4 . revenger
until . Numbers 35 . 12 , Numbers 35 . 24 , Numbers 35 . 25 , Hebrews 9 . 26
Reciprocal . Joshua 20 . 9 . until he stood
appointed . Heb. sanctified
Kedesh . Kedesh , called Cadesa , or Caidesa , by Josephus , was situated in Upper Galilee , twenty miles south-east from Tyre , according to Eusebius. The cities of refuge were distributed through the land at proper distances from each other , that they might be convenient to every part of the land; and it is said they were situated on eminences , that they might be easily seen at a distance; the roads leading to them being broad , even , and always kept in good repair. Kedesh and Hebron were at the two extremities of the land , the former being in Galilee , and the latter in Judah , both in mountainous districts , and Shechem was in mount Ephraim , nearly in the centre. Bezer was east of Jordan , in the eastern part of the plain opposite Jericho; Ramoth was about the midst of the country of the two tribes and a half , being about the middle of the mountains of Gilead; and Golan , the capital of Gaulonitis , was situated in the tribe of Manasseh , in the land of Bashan. As this institution is considered as a type of Christ , some expositors observe a significancy in the names of these cities with application to Him as Our Refuge. Kedesh signifies holy , and our refuge is the holy Jesus. Shechem , a shoulder , "and the government is upon his shoulder." Hebron , fellowship , and believers are called into the fellowship of Christ Jesus our Lord. Bezer , a fortification , for he is a strong hold to all them that trust in him. Ramoth , high , or exalted , for him hath God exalted with his own right hand. Golan , joy , or exultation , for in him all the saints are justified , and shall glory. Joshua 21 . 32 , 1 Chronicles 6 . 76
Shechem . Joshua 21 . 21 , Genesis 33 . 18 , Genesis 33 . 19 , 2 Chronicles 10 . 1
Kirjatharba . Joshua 14 . 15 , Joshua 21 . 11 , Joshua 21 . 13
mountain . Luke 1 . 39
Reciprocal . Genesis 12 . 6 . Sichem Genesis 23 . 2 . Kirjatharba Numbers 35 . 14 . three cities Deuteronomy 19 . 9 . then shalt thou Joshua 17 . 7 . Shechem Joshua 17 . 18 . the mountain Joshua 19 . 37 . Kedesh 1 Kings 9 . 11 . of Galilee 1 Kings 12 . 1 . Shechem 2 Kings 15 . 29 . Kedesh 1 Chronicles 6 . 57 . the city of refuge 1 Chronicles 6 . 67 . Shechem 2 Chronicles 11 . 10 . Hebron Psalm 60 . 6 . Shechem Psalm 108 . 7 . Shechem Jeremiah 4 . 15 . mount Ephraim Matthew 4 . 15 . Galilee Mark 3 . 7 . Galilee
Bezer . Joshua 21 . 36 , Deuteronomy 4 . 43 , 1 Chronicles 6 . 78
Ramoth . Joshua 21 . 38 , 1 Kings 22 . 3 , 1 Kings 22 . 4 , 1 Kings 22 . 6 , 1 Chronicles 6 . 80
Golan . Joshua 21 . 27
Reciprocal . Deuteronomy 19 . 9 . then shalt thou Joshua 13 . 26 . Ramathmizpeh 1 Kings 4 . 13 . Ramothgilead 1 Chronicles 6 . 71 . Golan 1 Chronicles 6 . 73 . Ramoth 2 Chronicles 18 . 2 . Ramothgilead
the cities . Numbers 35 . 15
until he stood . Joshua 20 . 4 , Joshua 20 . 6
Reciprocal . Numbers 35 . 12 . from the avenger Romans 13 . 4 . revenger