KJV ORIGINAL
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Tell the people of Israel: Set up the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding Joshua to establish the special cities He had promised through Moses - safe places where people could find protection.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given as the Israelites were settling in the Promised Land after their wilderness wandering. God had previously instructed Moses about these cities of refuge in Numbers 35 and Deuteronomy 19. These cities would provide sanctuary for people who accidentally killed someone, protecting them from revenge until they could receive a fair trial.
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