Joshua 21:38
And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs,
Cross-reference
In Joshua 20:8, Ramoth in Gilead is listed as a city of refuge, confirming its designated purpose here.
In 1 Chronicles 6:80, the same Levitical cities from Gad are listed, corroborating this allotment.
In Numbers 35:6, the command to set aside cities of refuge is given; here it is implemented for Ramoth.
In Deuteronomy 4:43, Ramoth in Gilead is designated as a city of refuge for the Gadites, confirming its role.
In Genesis 32:2, Jacob names Mahanaim after seeing God's camp, giving the place its historical origin.
In 2 Samuel 17:24, David flees to Mahanaim, showing its use as a refuge for the king.
In 1 Kings 22:3, Ramoth-gilead is a contested city, showing its later strategic importance beyond being a refuge.
In 2 Samuel 19:32, Barzillai supports David at Mahanaim, illustrating the city's role as a safe haven.
In 1 Kings 4:13, Ramoth-gilead is an administrative center under Solomon, showing its ongoing importance.
2 Kings 8:28 recounts a battle at Ramothgilead, the same city that was designated a refuge in Joshua.