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What does the Bible say about cities of refuge?

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Cities of refuge in the Bible were designated places where individuals who inadvertently committed manslaughter could seek protection from avengers until they received a fair trial.

In Numbers 35:9-34, God instructed Moses to establish cities of refuge for those who accidentally killed someone. These cities served as safe havens for individuals who could flee there to escape retribution from the family of the victim. The presence of six cities, three on each side of the Jordan River, symbolically represents God's justice and mercy, allowing for the protection of offenders who acted without malicious intent while also ensuring that the law was upheld through the judicial process.
Scripture References: Numbers 35:9-34, Joshua 20:1-9, Exodus 21:12-14, Numbers 35:9-15, Joshua 20, Numbers 35, Numbers 35:6-34, Deuteronomy 19:1-13, Numbers 35:11, Hebrews 6:18, Deuteronomy 19:1-10, Numbers 35:9-13, Deuteronomy 19:21, Joshua 20:1-6, Deuteronomy 19:3, Isaiah 57:14, Joshua 20:7-8, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 9:14, Numbers 35:6-15, John 3:16, Hebrews 6:18-20, Deuteronomy 19:4-10, Deuteronomy 19, Galatians 3:13, Exodus 21, Psalm 32, Numbers 35:12, Deuteronomy 19:3-10, Numbers 35:1-15, Hebrews 6:14, Numbers 35:6, Deuteronomy 19:4-6, Joshua 20:2-3, Numbers 35:10-15, Deuteronomy 19:1-6, Numbers 35:9-28, Deuteronomy 33:27, Hebrews 1:2, Revelation 13:8, Hebrews 6:17-18, Isaiah 32:2, Numbers 35:11-15, Joshua 20:7-9, Hebrews 10:1, Joshua 20:3

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