Joshua 20:5
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.”Joshua 20:5
What Does Joshua 20:5 Mean?
Joshua 20:5 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 20, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Joshua 20:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 35:12“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.”Numbers 35:19“The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.”Numbers 35:22“But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,”Numbers 35:25“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.”Deuteronomy 19:6“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.”Romans 13:4“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”
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