Numbers 35:12

And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 35:12

BSB
You are to have these cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.
AKJV
And they shall be to you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.
CPDV
And when a fugitive is in these, the kinsman of the deceased shall not be able to kill him, until he stands in the sight of the multitude and his case is judged.
ERV
And the cities shall be unto you for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation for judgment.
NHEB
The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment.
SMT
And they to you the cities for refuge from the nearest relative; and the slayer shall not die till his standing before the assembly for judgment,

Commentary for Numbers 35:12

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Overview of Numbers 35:12
Summary
Safe locations protect accidental killers from revenge
Place
Canaan and Jordan region
Event
Establishing cities of refuge
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law