Numbers 35:10
New International Version
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you cross the Jordan into Canaan,

New Living Translation
“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. “When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

English Standard Version
“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

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

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

New King James Version
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

New American Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

NASB 1995
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

NASB 1977
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Amplified Bible
“Tell the Israelites, ‘When you cross the Jordan [River] into the land of Canaan,

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

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

Contemporary English Version
to tell the people of Israel: After you have crossed the Jordan River and are settled in Canaan,

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Tell the Israelites: When you cross the Jordan River and enter Canaan,

Good News Translation
to say to the people of Israel: "When you cross the Jordan River and enter the land of Canaan,

International Standard Version
"Tell the Israelis that when they have crossed the Jordan River into the land of Canaan,

Majority Standard Bible
?Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

NET Bible
"Speak to the Israelites and tell them, 'When you cross over the Jordan River into the land of Canaan,

New Heart English Bible
"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Webster's Bible Translation
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,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you have said to them: When you are passing over the Jordan to 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,

Smith's Literal Translation
Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, When ye are passing over Jordan to the land of Canaan,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you shall have passed over the Jordan into the land of Chanaan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: When you will have crossed the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

New American Bible
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you go across the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

New Revised Standard Version
Speak to the Israelites, and say to them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Speak to the children of Israel and say to them, When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Speak with the children of Israel and say to them, ‘When you have crossed the Jordan to the land of Canaan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them: When ye pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Ye are to cross over Jordan into the land of Chanaan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

Cross References
Joshua 20:1-9
Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. ...

Deuteronomy 19:1-13
When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. ...

Exodus 21:13
If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.

Leviticus 25:32-34
As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.

1 Kings 2:28-34
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...

Acts 7:29
At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.

Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Isaiah 4:6
a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

Ezekiel 11:16
Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries to which they have gone.’

Matthew 5:21-22
You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Galatians 3:15
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.

1 John 3:15
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.

Revelation 6:10
And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Numbers 34:2
Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)

Leviticus 14:34
When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;

Leviticus 25:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the LORD.

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6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge
9. The laws of murder and manslaughter
31. No satisfaction for murder














Speak to the Israelites
This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of communication between God and His chosen people. The Hebrew root for "speak" is "דבר" (dabar), which implies not just casual conversation but a formal declaration or command. Historically, this reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where divine instructions were central to their communal and legal life. The Israelites, as God's covenant people, were to receive and obey these instructions as part of their identity and relationship with God.

and tell them
The repetition of the command to communicate underscores the seriousness and urgency of the message. The Hebrew word "אמר" (amar) for "tell" suggests a clear and authoritative transmission of information. This reflects the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the people, a role that prefigures Christ as the ultimate mediator in the New Testament. It also highlights the importance of clarity and fidelity in conveying God's word.

When you cross the Jordan
This phrase situates the instruction in a specific geographical and historical context. The Jordan River was a significant boundary for the Israelites, marking the transition from their wilderness wanderings to the Promised Land. Crossing the Jordan symbolizes entering into the fulfillment of God's promises. Theologically, it represents a step of faith and obedience, as the Israelites had to trust God to lead them into a new phase of their covenant journey.

into the land of Canaan
Canaan is the land promised to Abraham and his descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The mention of Canaan here is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises. Theologically, Canaan represents not just a physical territory but a place of spiritual inheritance and blessing. It is a type of the eternal rest and inheritance believers have in Christ. Historically, Canaan was a land with diverse cultures and religions, which posed both a challenge and an opportunity for the Israelites to live out their covenant identity.

(10, 11) When ye be come over Jordan . . . --Or, Ye are going over the Jordan into the land of Canaan; and ye shall appoint . . .



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Speak
דַּבֵּר֙ (dab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

and tell them:
וְאָמַרְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·mar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

When
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

you
אַתֶּ֛ם (’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

cross
עֹבְרִ֥ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

the Jordan
הַיַּרְדֵּ֖ן (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

into the land
אַ֥רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Canaan,
כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan


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