And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.
So they designated Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath Arba (which is Hebron) in the hill country of Judah.
This verse lists the three cities of refuge that were established in the western part of the Promised Land where people could flee for safety if they accidentally killed someone.
📚 Historical Context
After conquering the Promised Land, the Israelites established six cities of refuge as God had commanded Moses. These were special cities where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee for protection from the victim's family, who had the right to seek revenge under ancient law. Three cities were designated on the west side of the Jordan River and three on the east side.
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