Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.
These cities were: Bezer in the wilderness plains, belonging to the tribe of Reuben; Ramoth in Gilead, belonging to the tribe of Gad; and Golan in Bashan, belonging to the tribe of Manasseh.
This verse lists the three specific cities that Moses set aside as places of refuge on the east side of the Jordan River for each of the tribes living there.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was giving final instructions to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, including the designation of cities of refuge to protect those who had accidentally caused someone's death. These cities, such as Bezer for the Reubenites, Ramoth for the Gadites, and Golan for the Manassites, were located in the territories east of the Jordan River and served as safe places to prevent wrongful revenge. This system reflected God's emphasis on justice and mercy within the ancient Israelite legal framework.
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