Numbers 35:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Out of these cities that you will give, six cities will serve as places of refuge.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing the Israelites to designate six specific cities as safe havens where people could flee for protection.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction was given as the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land after their wilderness wandering. In ancient times, when someone accidentally killed another person, family members of the deceased might seek revenge before a proper trial could determine if it was truly an accident. These cities of refuge provided a safe place for such people to stay until their case could be judged fairly.

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Numbers 35:11

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.

Numbers 35:12

These cities will be places of safety where someone who accidentally kills another person can escape from anyone seeking revenge. The person who caused the death won't be killed until they can have a fair trial before the community.

Numbers 35:14

You shall set aside three cities on this side of the Jordan River, and three cities in the land of Canaan, which will serve as cities of refuge.

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