Joshua 20:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 20:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 20:2 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of M..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 20:2 — KJV
“Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:”
— Joshua 20:2 (KJV)
Joshua 20:2 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 20:2
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:2: children, israel, saying
“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:2: children, israel, saying
“But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:2: speak, children, israel
“And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:2: children, israel, saying
“And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:2: children, israel, saying
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