Bible Cross References
the slayer
Deuteronomy 4:42
to which a man could escape and be safe if he had accidentally killed someone who had not been his enemy. He could escape to one of these cities and not be put to death.
Numbers 35:15-24
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These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.
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"If, however, any of you use a weapon of iron or stone or wood to kill someone, you are guilty of murder and are to be put to death.
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(SEE 35:16)
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(SEE 35:16)
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The dead person's nearest relative has the responsibility for putting the murderer to death. When he finds you, he is to kill you.
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"If you hate someone and kill him by pushing him down or by throwing something at him
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or by striking him with your fist, you are guilty of murder and are to be put to death. The dead person's nearest relative has the responsibility for putting the murderer to death. When he finds you, he is to kill you.
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"But suppose you accidentally kill someone you do not hate, whether by pushing him down or by throwing something at him.
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Or suppose that, without looking, you throw a stone that kills someone whom you did not intend to hurt and who was not your enemy.
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In such cases the community shall judge in your favor and not in favor of the dead person's relative who is seeking revenge.
in time past
Deuteronomy 19:6
If there were only one city, the distance to it might be too great, and the relative who is responsible for taking revenge for the killing might catch you and angrily kill an innocent person. After all, it was by accident that you killed someone who was not your enemy.
Genesis 31:2
He also saw that Laban was no longer as friendly as he had been earlier.
Joshua 3:4
You have never been here before, so they will show you the way to go. But do not get near the Covenant Box; stay about half a mile behind it."
1 Chronicles 11:2
In the past, even when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle, and the LORD your God promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler."
Isaiah 30:33
Long ago a place was prepared where a huge fire will burn the emperor of Assyria. It is deep and wide, and piled high with wood. The LORD will breathe out a stream of flame to set it on fire.