Numbers 35
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 35 of 36
Chapter Summary
The Levites are given forty-eight cities throughout Israel with surrounding pasturelands since they have no tribal inheritance. Six of these cities are designated as cities of refuge for those who kill someone accidentally. Laws distinguish between murder and manslaughter, with detailed procedures for each.
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People & Context
Receives Jehovah's commands on the plains of Moab to assign Levite cities and cities of refuge
Timeline
Israel is commanded to give the Levites 48 cities with surrounding pasturelands out of their tribal inheritances. Six of these are designated as cities of refuge where anyone who accidentally kills someone may flee from the avenger of blood.
Numbers 35:1-15Detailed statutes distinguish between intentional murder with an iron, stone, or wooden weapon, which requires the death penalty without ransom, and accidental manslaughter without enmity. A manslayer must be judged by the congregation and remain safely in the city of refuge until the high priest dies.
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