And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.
When someone who needs protection runs to one of these cities, they must stand at the city gate and explain their situation to the city leaders. The leaders will then bring them into the city and give them a place to live among the people there.
This verse describes how someone seeking refuge must present their case to city leaders, who will then provide them with safety and a place to live in the community.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the cities of refuge that God commanded Israel to establish - six special cities where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee for protection from vengeful family members. The elders at the gate served as judges and community leaders who would hear cases and make decisions about justice and protection.
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