Discovery BoxJoshua 5:1 
Context5:1 When all the Amorite kings on the west side of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the seacoast heard how the Lord had dried up the water of the Jordan before the Israelites while they 1 crossed, they lost their courage and could not even breathe for fear of the Israelites. 2
Joshua 20:9
Context20:9 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 tc Another textual tradition has, “while we crossed.”
2 tn Heb “their heart[s] melted and there was no longer in them breathe because of the sons of Israel.”
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.
