Joshua 20:2 net — “Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses.

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"“Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses."

— Joshua 20:2, NET Bible

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Joshua 20 — Context

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Israel Designates Cities of Refuge The LORD instructed Joshua:

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“Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses.

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Anyone who accidentally kills someone can escape there; these cities will be a place of asylum from the avenger of blood.

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The one who committed manslaughter should escape to one of these cities, stand at the entrance of the city gate, and present his case to the leaders of that city. They should then bring him into the city, give him a place to stay, and let him live there.

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When the avenger of blood comes after him, they must not hand over to him the one who committed manslaughter, for he accidentally killed his fellow man without premeditation.

Joshua 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 20:2 say?
Joshua 20:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses.”
Where is Joshua 20:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 20, verse 2.
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 20:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 20:2 in?
Joshua 20:2 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 Joshua 20:2?
Joshua 20:2 reads (NET): ““Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses.” 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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