Deuteronomy 19:7

New Living Translation

That is why I am commanding you to set aside three cities of refuge.

Cross References

Exodus 21:13

But if it was simply an accident permitted by God, I will appoint a place of refuge where the slayer can run for safety.

Deuteronomy 19:6

“If the distance to the nearest city of refuge is too far, an enraged avenger might be able to chase down and kill the person who caused the death. Then the slayer would die unfairly, since he had never shown hostility toward the person who died.

Deuteronomy 19:8

“And if the Lord your God enlarges your territory, as he swore to your ancestors, and gives you all the land he promised them,

Deuteronomy 3:18

“At that time I gave this command to the tribes that would live east of the Jordan: ‘Although the Lord your God has given you this land as your property, all your fighting men must cross the Jordan ahead of your Israelite relatives, armed and ready to assist them.

Deuteronomy 4:41

Then Moses set apart three cities of refuge east of the Jordan River.