Deuteronomy 19:7

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That is why I commanded you to choose three special cities.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 19:6

But if the city is too far away, he might not be able to run there fast enough. A close relative of the person he killed might run after him and catch him before he reaches the city. The relative might kill the man in anger, even though he did not deserve to die because he did not mean to harm anyone.

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.

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 to for safety. So that person can run to one of those places.

Deuteronomy 3:18

“At that time I gave those tribes 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 tribes across the river.

Deuteronomy 4:41

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