Joshua 20:2

Joshua 20:1 bbe — And the Lord said to Joshua,

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"And the Lord said to Joshua,"

— Joshua 20:1, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 20:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying,”
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ASV
“And Jehovah spake unto Joshua, saying, ”
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NET
“Israel Designates Cities of Refuge The LORD instructed Joshua:”
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KJVA
“The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying,”
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Joshua 20 — Context

And the Lord said to Joshua,

Say to the children of Israel, Let certain towns be marked out as safe places, as I said to you by the mouth of Moses,

So that any man who in error and without design has taken the life of another, may go in flight to them: and they will be safe places for you from him who has the right of punishment for blood.

And if anyone goes in flight to one of those towns, and comes into the public place of the town, and puts his cause before the responsible men of the town, they will take him into the town and give him a place among them where he may be safe.

Joshua 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 20:1 say?

Joshua 20:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Joshua,”

Where is Joshua 20:1 in the Bible?

Joshua 20:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 20, verse 1.

Who wrote Joshua?

Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.

What is the book of Joshua about?

Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.

What are the major themes of Joshua?

Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 20:1.

What translation should I read Joshua 20:1 in?

Joshua 20:1 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 Joshua 20:1?

Joshua 20:1 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Joshua,” 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.

Joshua 20:1 bbe — And the Lord said to Joshua,

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