The cities shall be for you a refuge from the avenger, so that the slayer may not die until there is a trial before the congregation.
Numbers 35:24 - New Revised Standard Version then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood, in accordance with these ordinances; Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances. American Standard Version (1901) then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances; Common English Bible then the community must come to a verdict between the killer and the close relative in accordance with these case laws. Catholic Public Domain Version and this has been proven in the hearing of the people, and the questions have been aired, between the one who struck and the close relative, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And this be proved in the hearing of the people, and the cause be debated between him that struck, and the next of kin: |
The cities shall be for you a refuge from the avenger, so that the slayer may not die until there is a trial before the congregation.
or, while handling any stone that could cause death, unintentionally drops it on another and death ensues, though they were not enemies, and no harm was intended,
and the congregation shall rescue the slayer from the avenger of blood. Then the congregation shall send the slayer back to the original city of refuge. The slayer shall live in it until the death of the high priest who was anointed with the holy oil.
The slayer shall remain in that city until there is a trial before the congregation, until the death of the one who is high priest at the time: then the slayer may return home, to the town in which the deed was done.’ ”