Numbers 35:27

²⁷And be struck by him that is the avenger of blood: he shall not be guilty that killed him.

Numbers 35 details the divine instructions for establishing cities of refuge for unintentional killers and the provision of cities for the Levites. This chapter addresses the sanctity of human life, the need for justice, and the importance of due process within the Israelite community. It highlights God's concern for both the victim and the accused, ensuring that justice is administered fairly and that the land is not defiled by innocent blood. The chapter bridges the gap between the wilderness wanderings and the settled life in Canaan, laying down crucial legal frameworks for the new society.

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