Num.35.12

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Num.35.12

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.

Num.35.12

They will be places of refuge from the avenger so that the alleged murderer won't be killed until he can appear before the community in court.

Num.35.12

They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that a person accused of murder may not die before he stands trial before the assembly.

Num.35.12

They shall be cities of refuge for you from the avenger, that the manslayer may not die until he stands before the congregation in judgment.

Num.35.12

These cities will be places of protection from a dead person's relatives who want to avenge the death. The slayer must not be killed before being tried by the community.