Joshua 20:4

The one who committed manslaughter should escape to one of these cities, stand at the entrance of the city gate, and present his case to the leaders of that city. They should then bring him into the city, give him a place to stay, and let him live there.

Jeremiah 38:7

An Ethiopian, Ebed Melech, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put in the cistern. While the king was holding court at the Benjamin Gate,

Ruth 4:1-2

Now Boaz went up to the village gate and sat there. Then along came the guardian whom Boaz had mentioned to Ruth! Boaz said, "Come here and sit down, 'John Doe'!" So he came and sat down.

Job 5:4

His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.

Job 29:7

When I went out to the city gate and secured my seat in the public square,

Psalm 26:9

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.

Hebrews 6:18

so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.

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And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.

Take

That he may

Bible References

At the entering

Ruth 4:1
Now Boaz went up to the village gate and sat there. Then along came the guardian whom Boaz had mentioned to Ruth! Boaz said, "Come here and sit down, 'John Doe'!" So he came and sat down.
Job 5:4
His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.
Job 29:7
When I went out to the city gate and secured my seat in the public square,
Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.
Jeremiah 38:7
An Ethiopian, Ebed Melech, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put in the cistern. While the king was holding court at the Benjamin Gate,

Take

Psalm 26:9
Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

That he may

Hebrews 6:18
so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.

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