Numbers 35:11
choose towns as your sanctuary towns, so a person who kills someone by mistake may run there.
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In Context
10“Tell the Israelites: ‘When you cross over the Jordan into Canaan,
Cross References
Exodus 21:13However, if it wasn't intentional and God let it happen, then I will arrange a place for you where they can run to and be safe.
Numbers 35:22But if anyone knocks someone else down without meaning to and without hating them, or throws something at them not meaning to hurt them,
Deuteronomy 19:1After the Lord your God has destroyed the nations whose land he's giving you, and after you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses,
Matthew Henry on Numbers 35:10-34
The Cities of Refuge. ( b. c. 1452.) 9 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan; 11 Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. 12 And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment. 13 And of these cities which ye shall give… Read the whole commentary →