Joshua 7:21
7:21 I saw among the goods we seized a nice robe from Babylon, 1 two hundred silver pieces, 2 and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels. I wanted them, so I took them. They are hidden in the ground right in the middle of my tent with the silver underneath.”
Joshua 20:9
20:9 These were the cities of refuge 3 appointed for all the Israelites and for resident foreigners living among them. Anyone who accidentally killed someone could escape there and not be executed by 4 the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. 5
1 tn Heb “Shinar,” a reference to Babylon (cf. Gen 10:10; 11:2; 14:1). Many modern translations retain the Hebrew name “Shinar” (cf. NEB, NRSV) but some use the more familiar “Babylon” (cf. NIV, NLT).
2 tn Heb “shekels.”
3 tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.
4 tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”
5 tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.