“The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying,”
Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying — The opening formula introduces a new divine command, signaling a covenant obligation distinct from territorial distribution. The command regarding cities of refuge initiates a new phase of Joshua's leadership: moving from conquest and allotment to covenant administration and justice.
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