Deuteronomy 19:2 akjv — You shall separate three cities for you in the middle of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to possess it.

American King James Version

"You shall separate three cities for you in the middle of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to possess it. "

— Deuteronomy 19:2, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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When the LORD your God has cut off the nations, whose land the LORD your God gives you, and you succeed them, and dwell in their cities, and in their houses;

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You shall separate three cities for you in the middle of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to possess it.

3

You shall prepare you a way, and divide the coasts of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither. ¶

4

And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoever kills his neighbor ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past;

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As when a man goes into the wood with his neighbor to hew wood, and his hand fetches a stroke with the ax to cut down the tree, and the head slips from the helve, and lights on his neighbor, that he die; he shall flee to one of those cities, and live:

Deuteronomy 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:2 say?
Deuteronomy 19:2 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall separate three cities for you in the middle of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to possess it. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:2 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 2.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 19:2.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:2 in?
Deuteronomy 19:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 19:2?
Deuteronomy 19:2 reads (AKJV): “You shall separate three cities for you in the middle of your land, which the LORD your God gives you to possess it. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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