Joshua 21:27They gave to the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the half-tribe of Manasseh Golan in Bashan with its suburbs, the city of refuge for the manslayer, and Be Eshterah with its suburbs; two cities.
The setting
Golan Heights, northern Israel, ~1400 BC. A fortified city on a hill, designated as sanctuary for those who killed accidentally...
The emotion here: reverent appreciation for God's justice and mercy
The original word
miqlat (מִקְלָט) — place of refuge, literally 'a place to be absorbed or received'
Why it matters
Golan was strategically placed so someone could reach it within a day's journey from anywhere
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 21:27
This wasn't just charity — it was preventing blood feuds from destroying entire families
Common misconceptionPeople think this was about criminals escaping justice, but it protected innocent people from revenge while ensuring proper trials took place.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 21:27
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 21:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 21:27 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include refuge, provision, safety. Notable phrases: children of Gershon; Golan in Bashan.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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