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July 11, 2017July 10, 2017 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

A Strong Tower

Proverbs 18:10–24 (NKJV) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. 13 He who answers a matter before … Continue reading A Strong Tower

October 5, 2015October 3, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Cities of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19:1 – 14)

Moses instructed the Israelites that after God delivered the land from the nations, they were to divide their land into three sections by roads. In each section, they were to establish a city of refuge. A manslayer could flee there. If a manslayer killed his neighbor unintentionally, without premeditation, he can flee to one of … Continue reading Cities of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19:1 – 14)

August 28, 2015August 26, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Cities for the Levites and Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35)

The Lord instructed Moses to set aside cities for the Levites, along with common land for their flocks. The Levites would not have an inheritance of expanses of land in Canaan, but would have cities in which to dwell. Six of the Levites cities would be designated as cities of refuge, for the manslayer. Anyone … Continue reading Cities for the Levites and Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35)