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Joshua 7:21

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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

Context
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.



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