The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.
The family member who is responsible for avenging the death shall kill the murderer: when he encounters him, he shall kill him.
This verse is establishing that a family member has the legal right and duty to execute a murderer when they find them.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God gave the Israelites laws to establish justice in their society, including provisions for dealing with murder as they wandered in the wilderness. The "revenger of blood" was a close relative of the victim, appointed to execute the murderer in cases of intentional killing, which helped maintain order in a tribal culture without formal police forces. This system was part of the broader Mosaic Law designed to protect communities and deter violence.
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