In the midst of the land — Namely, beyond Jordan, as there were
three already appointed on this side Jordan: In the midst of the
several parts of their land, to which they might speedily flee from
all the parts of the land.... [ Continue Reading ]
Prepare thee a way — Distinguish it by evident marks, and make it
plain and convenient, to prevent mistakes and delays.... [ Continue Reading ]
Enlarge thy coast — As far as Euphrates.... [ Continue Reading ]
If thou shalt keep all these commandments — But the Jewish writers
themselves own, that the condition not being performed, the promise of
enlarging their coast was not fulfilled, so that there was no need for
three more cities of refuge. Yet the holy, blessed God, say they, did
not command it in vai... [ Continue Reading ]
Rise — Or be established, accepted, owned as sufficient: it is the
same word which in the end of the verse is rendered, be established.... [ Continue Reading ]
A safe witness — A single witness, though he speak truth, is not to
be accepted for the condemnation of another man, but if he be
convicted of false witness, this is sufficient for his own
condemnation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Eye for eye — What punishment the law allotted to the accused, if he
had been convicted, the same shall the false accuser bear.... [ Continue Reading ]