2 "Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses,
2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:
2 "Say to the people of Israel, 'Appoint the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses,
2 "Tell the People of Israel: Designate the asylum-cities, as I instructed you through Moses,
2 "Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'Appoint for yourselves cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses,
2 "Now tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed Moses.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 20:2
Commentary on Joshua 20:1-6
(Read Joshua 20:1-6)
When the Israelites were settled in their promised inheritance, they were reminded to set apart the cities of refuge, whose use and typical meaning have been explained, Hebrews 6:18.