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 19:7 - Easy To Read Version {The cities must be close to everyone.} That is why I command you to choose three special cities. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore I command you, You shall set apart three [refuge] cities. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt set apart three cities for thee. Common English Bible This is why I am commanding you as follows: Designate three cities for your use. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, I instruct you to separate three cities at equal distance from one another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore I command thee, that thou separate three cities at equal distance one from another. |
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.
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.
“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]
“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.