Joshua 20:4
“And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.”

What does Joshua 20:4 mean?
Joshua 20:4 (KJV) states, "And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may…
Read full commentaryDevotionalSanctuary of Grace: Finding Refuge in God’s Cities
In Joshua 20:4, we find a powerful testament to both God’s justice and His mercy. The verse states, "And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Refuge and Acceptance in Our Lives
O Lord, my God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You today, inspired by the truth of Your Word found in Joshua 20:4, which declares, "And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his…
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