Joshua 20
Joshua chapter 20 establishes the “Cities of Refuge” within the nation of Israel. Remember the purpose of these cities was to provide protection for the innocent accused of murder. So many caring people try to defend any taking of a life as wrong, but that is simply not biblical. The penalty for murder was established […]
Joshua 21
Joshua chapter 21 enumerates the pasturelands and nearby towns given to the Levites for the great flocks and herds needed for the sacrifices. Remember Levi had three sons, Gershon, Kohath and Merari. The role of priest was reserved ONLY for the descendents of Aaron (a Kohathite). Numbers, chapter 3 makes it clear, only Aaron and […]
Joshua 22
Joshua chapter 22 captures a crucial transition in the history of the Israelites. The major battles are over and the two and a half tribes that chose to live on the other side of the Jordan are allowed to go home. Joshua says, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded, […]