Joshua 20:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 20:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 20:4 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall decla..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 20:4 — KJV
“And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.”
— Joshua 20:4 (KJV)
Joshua 20:4 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 20:4
“That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. as much...: Heb. full money”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:4: one, give, place
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:4: one, cause, take
“Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:4: one, city, take
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:4: one, cause, place
“But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:4: one, cities, cause
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