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The cities of refuge are appointed
Israel set apart six cities of refuge where anyone who killed unintentionally could flee, stand before the congregation, and receive protection from the avenger of blood until judgment (Joshua 20:1-9).
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📖 Joshua 20:1–3
1Then the LORD said to Joshua, 2“Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, 3so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood.
Sources: Scripture — Joshua 20:1-9
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