Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about today?

Bible Expert: We're talking about Joshua 20.

Joe: Oh, cool. What's that one about?

Bible Expert: Well, in Joshua 20, the Lord commands Joshua to set aside six cities of refuge, where those who have committed accidental manslaughter can flee and be safe.

Joe: Wow, that's cool. So, like, what does that mean? Who gets to live in these cities?

Bible Expert: Well, anyone who has committed accidental manslaughter can flee to one of these cities and be safe from revenge. They will be protected by the Lord and will not be punished for their crime.

Joe: Interesting. So, what else happens in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Well, the Lord also commands Joshua to appoint priests and Levites to be in charge of these cities. These priests and Levites will be responsible for judging the cases of those who have fled to the cities.

Joe: So, like, if someone flees to one of these cities and then they need to be judged, who is going to judge them?

Bible Expert: The priests and Levites appointed by Joshua will be responsible for judging the cases of those who have fled to the cities.

Joe: That makes sense. So, what happens at the end of the chapter?

Bible Expert: At the end of the chapter, the Lord commands Joshua to write down the laws concerning the cities of refuge and to read them to the whole nation so that they can know the rules and understand the importance of these cities.