Joshua 20:5

Free Bible Version

If the one seeking revenge comes looking for the man, they must not hand the one who committed manslaughter over to him, because he killed someone unintentionally and without deliberate hatred.

Cross References

Leviticus 4:2

“Tell the Israelites that these are the rules to handle cases of those who sin unintentionally against any of the Lord's commandments and do what is not permitted.

Numbers 35:12

These towns will be for you places of sanctuary from those seeking revenge, so that the killer will not die until they are tried in court.

Numbers 35:25

The court is to protect the killer from being attacked by the avenger and must return him to the sanctuary town that he ran to, and he must stay there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with holy oil.