Numbers 35:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then you must choose cities to serve as cities of refuge for yourselves, so that anyone who accidentally kills someone can run there for safety.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is providing safe places where people who accidentally cause someone's death can find protection from revenge.

📚 Historical Context

This was part of God's instructions to the Israelites as they prepared to settle in the Promised Land. In ancient times, family members were expected to avenge a relative's death, but God established these refuge cities to protect those who killed accidentally from blood revenge. This system provided both justice and mercy in a culture where immediate retaliation was common.

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