Joshua 20:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 20:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 20:6 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high pr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 20:6 — KJV
“And he shall dwell in that city, until he stand before the congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, and unto his own house, unto the city from whence he fled.”
— Joshua 20:6 (KJV)
Joshua 20:6 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 20:6
“And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:6: city, congregation, death
“Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge until the death of the high priest: but after the death of the high priest the slayer shall return into the land of his possession.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:6: city, until, death
“And ye shall take no satisfaction for him that is fled to the city of his refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the land, until the death of the priest.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:6: dwell, city, until
“And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:6: stand, before, congregation
“And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:6: until, stand, before
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