the following instructions for the people of Israel: "When you enter Canaan, the land which I am giving you, the borders of your territory will be as follows.

the following regulations about houses affected by spreading mildew. (These were to apply after the people of Israel entered the land of Canaan, which the LORD was going to give them as their possession.) If any of you find that the LORD has sent mildew on your house, then you must go and tell the priest about it.

to give the following regulations to the people of Israel. When you enter the land that the LORD is giving you, you shall honor the LORD by not cultivating the land every seventh year.

because you have not yet entered the land that the LORD your God is giving you, where you can live in peace.

"After the LORD your God has destroyed the people whose land he is giving you and after you have taken their cities and houses and settled there,

divide the territory into three parts, each with a city that can be easily reached. Then any of you that kill will be able to escape to one of them for protection.