Numbers 35:11-14
ye shall appoint As the goel, or kinsman, had a right to avenge the death of his relation, by slaying the murderer wherever he found him, the appointment of these cities was a humane institution for the protection of the involuntary homicide; for they were designed only for the protection of such Num 35:6; Josh 20:2 unawares Heb. by error, Num 35:22-23; Exod 21:13; Deut 4:42, Deut 19:4-5 from the avenger Num 35:19, Num 35:25-27; Deut 19:6; Josh 20:3-6, Josh 20:9; 2Sam 14:7 until he stand Num 35:24; Deut 19:11-12; Josh 20:4-6 six cities Num 35:6 three cities Deut 4:41-43, Deut 19:8-10; Josh 20:7-9
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