Deuteronomy 19:7

Easy To Read Version

{The cities must be close to everyone.} That is why I command you to choose three special cities.

Cross References

Exodus 21:13

But if an accident happens, and a person kills someone without planning it, then God allowed that thing to happen. I will choose some special places where people can run for safety. So that person can run to one of those places.

Deuteronomy 19:6

But if the city is too far away, he might not be able to run there fast enough. A close relative [123] of the person he killed might run after him and catch him before he reaches the city. The close relative might be very angry and kill the man. But the man did not deserve death. He did not hate the person he killed.

Deuteronomy 19:8

“The Lord your God promised your fathers that he would make your land larger. He will give you all the land that he promised to give to your ancestors. [124]

Deuteronomy 3:18

“At that time, I gave those family groups this command: ‘The Lord your God has given you the land on this side of the Jordan River to live in. But now your fighting men must take their weapons and lead the other Israelite family groups across the river.

Deuteronomy 4:41

Then Moses chose three cities on the east side of the Jordan River.