Deuteronomy 19:1 Meaning and Explanation
“When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God promises to give Israel the lands of defeated nations for their inheritance.
The Context of Deuteronomy 19:1
Introduction to the laws governing justice and refuge in the promised land.
What Does Deuteronomy 19:1 Mean?
Moses addresses Israel about the future conquest of Canaan. He frames what follows—the laws of cities of refuge—within God's covenant promise to give them the land of displaced peoples as their own inheritance to occupy and settle.
This opening establishes the context: these legal structures are for a nation at peace in the land God has given them, no longer wandering but established in cities they did not build.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 19:1
What does Deuteronomy 19:1 mean?
God promises to give Israel the lands of defeated nations for their inheritance.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 19:1?
Introduction to the laws governing justice and refuge in the promised land.