Refuge

Moses Concluding Praise of The Lord

As we continue with the list of blessings, we see how Zebulon and Issachar would prosper on sea and land (verses 18-19). Gad would deal justly and become powerful (vv. 20-21). Dan’s exploits would be notable (v. 22). Naphtali would extend its borders (v. 23), and Asher’s terrain would be …

God’s Presence Makes Zion Secure

The background for this Psalm is that the city of Jerusalem was being threatened by neighboring nations, but its inhabitants were calmly trusting in God for protection. The Psalmist starts out by saying that God is both a defense and an offense for His people (v. 1). He protects t …

Missionary Tells How Christians Were Protected

This chapter deals with Human Relationships. Here we find the laws concerning the cities of refuge which were intended to save the lives of those not guilty of premeditated murders. There were six of these cities which were spaced throughout the land so that they might be easily reached by …

Six Cities of Refuge

The Lord had instructed Moses to set aside six cities as sanctuaries in the land of Canaan (Numbers 35:6). They were situated in such a way as to be readily accessib¬le. Highways leading to them were kept in good repair and the crossroads were well marked with signposts reading "Refuge! …