Numbers 35

Commentary

In Numbers 35, the Lord instructs Moses to set aside cities of refuge for those who have committed unintentional manslaughter. These cities are to be located throughout the land of Israel, and the Lord provides specific instructions for how they are to be set up and how they are to be used. The Lord explains that the cities of refuge are to be a place of safety for those who have committed unintentional manslaughter. If someone kills another person unintentionally, they can flee to one of these cities and be safe from the avenger of blood. The Lord also explains that the cities of refuge are to be a place of justice, where the unintentional killer can stand trial and be judged. The Lord also provides instructions for how the cities of refuge are to be set up. He explains that the cities are to be located throughout the land of Israel, and that they are to be easily accessible to those who need them. He also explains that the cities are to be open to all, regardless of their social status or tribe. The Lord's instructions in Numbers 35 provide a clear picture of how the cities of refuge were to be set up and used. They were to be a place of safety and justice for those who had committed unintentional manslaughter, and they were to be open to all. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and mercy, and of the need to provide a safe place for those who have committed unintentional crimes.