Numbers 35:28
This is because the accused man should have remained in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest. After the death of the high priest, the accused may return to the land where he has his own property.
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John 15:4Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
Acts 27:31But Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”
Hebrews 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly gift, who were sharers of the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 9:15For this reason, he is the mediator of a new covenant. This is so that, since a death has taken place to free those under the first covenant from their sins, those who are called will receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
Hebrews 10:39But we are not any of those who turn back to destruction. Instead, we are some of those who have faith for keeping our soul.
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 →