Numbers 35:25

Good News Translation

You are guilty only of manslaughter, and the community is to rescue you from the dead person's relative, and they are to return you to the city of refuge to which you had escaped. You must live there until the death of the man who is then High Priest.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

We will all die; we are like water spilled on the ground, which can't be gathered again. Even God does not bring the dead back to life, but the king can at least find a way to bring a man back from exile.

Exodus 29:7

Then take the anointing oil, pour it on his head, and anoint him.

Leviticus 21:10

“The High Priest has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been consecrated to wear the priestly garments, so he must not leave his hair uncombed or tear his clothes to show that he is in mourning.

Leviticus 4:3

If it is the High Priest who sins and so brings guilt on the people, he shall present a young bull without any defects and sacrifice it to the Lord for his sin.

Leviticus 8:12

He ordained Aaron by pouring some of the anointing oil on his head.

Numbers 35:24

In such cases the community shall judge in your favor and not in favor of the dead person's relative who is seeking revenge.

Numbers 35:26

If you leave the city of refuge to which you have escaped

Numbers 35:28

Any of you guilty of manslaughter must remain in the city of refuge until the death of the High Priest, but after that you may return home.

Joshua 20:6

You may stay in the city until you have received a public trial and until the death of the man who is then the High Priest. Then you may go back home to your own town, from which you had run away.”