1._The Lord also spoke unto Joshua, _etc In the fact of its not having
occurred to their own minds, to designate the cities of refuge, till
they were again reminded of it, their sluggishness appears to be
indirectly censured. The divine command to that effect had been given
beyond the Jordan. When t... [ Continue Reading ]
7._And they appointed Kedesh, _etc The Hebrew word Kedesh here used,
signifies also to fit and consecrate. Accordingly, I interpret, that
cities were selected according as common use required. (174) Hence it
is inferred that matters were well arranged so as to make private
yield to public interest.... [ Continue Reading ]