Numbers 35:11

Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares.

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Other Translations for Numbers 35:11

BSB
designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there.
AKJV
Then you shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which kills any person at unawares.
CPDV
discern which cities ought to be for the protection of fugitives who have shed blood unwillingly.
ERV
then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the manslayer which killeth any person unwittingly may flee thither.
NHEB
then you shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you, that the manslayer who kills any person unwittingly may flee there.
SMT
And build ye to you cities; cities of refuge shall they be to you; and the slayer to flee there smiting a soul in error.

Commentary for Numbers 35:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 35:11
Summary
Cities designated for accidental manslayer to find asylum
Place
Canaan
Event
Refuge city purpose explained
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law