Numbers 35:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

American Standard Version (1901)

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Bible in Basic English

Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

Free Bible Version

“Tell the Israelites: ‘When you cross over the Jordan into Canaan,

King James (Authorized) Version

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

One Unity Resource Bible

“Speak to the children of Israel [God prevails], and tell them, ‘When you pass over the Jordan [Descender] into the land of Canaan [Humbled],

Translation for Translators

“Tell this to the Israeli people: When you cross the Jordan River and enter the Canaan region,

Unlocked Literal Bible

“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, 'When you cross over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Noah Webster Bible

Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye have passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

World English Bible

“Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Young's Literal Translation

'Speak unto the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, When ye are passing over the Jordan to the land of Canaan,

Context

Six Cities of Refuge

⁹Then the LORD said to Moses,¹⁰“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,¹¹designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there.

Summary

In Numbers 35:10, God commands the Israelites to set aside cities of refuge for those who unintentionally commit manslaughter. These cities were places of safety where the accused could flee and receive a fair trial rather than facing immediate retribution. This provision demonstrates God's justice tempered with mercy, ensuring that even in the midst of consequences for sin, there is a way for individuals to find refuge and redemption. It also reflects God's concern for the value of human life and the importance of upholding justice in society.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them,.... Now, directly: when ye come over Jordan into the land of Canaan; as they quickly would, being now very near it, and of which there was the utmost certainty, since the Lord had promised to bring them over that river, and put them in possession of that land.