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Numbers 35:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the cities which ye shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Bible in Basic English

Six of the towns which you give will be such safe places;

Free Bible Version

The towns you choose will be your six sanctuary towns.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.

One Unity Resource Bible

The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Translation for Translators

You must set apart six cities to be cities to which someone who killed another person accidentally may run and be safe.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must choose six cities as cities of refuge.

Noah Webster Bible

And of these cities which ye shall give, six cities shall ye have for refuge.

World English Bible

The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Young's Literal Translation

'As to the cities which ye give — six [are] cities of refuge to you;

Context

Six Cities of Refuge

¹²You are to have these cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.¹³The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge.¹⁴Select three cities across the Jordan and three in the land of Canaan as cities of refuge.

Summary

This verse outlines the cities of refuge that were designated for individuals who unintentionally caused the death of another person. These cities provided a place of safety and protection from avengers seeking retribution. The concept of cities of refuge reflects God's mercy and justice, offering a way for those who committed accidental harm to find refuge and avoid immediate punishment. It also underscores the importance of fair judgment and the value of human life in God's eyes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And of these cities which ye shall give,.... Of the forty eight cities they were to give to the Levites, Num 35:7, six cities shall ye have for refuge; which, I think, makes it clear, that not all the forty eight cities were for refuge, only six of them.

Numbers 35:13

Six Cities of Refuge

¹²You are to have these cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.¹³The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge.¹⁴Select three cities across the Jordan and three in the land of Canaan as cities of refuge.

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Berean Standard Bible

The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the cities which ye shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Bible in Basic English

Six of the towns which you give will be such safe places;

Free Bible Version

The towns you choose will be your six sanctuary towns.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.

One Unity Resource Bible

The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Translation for Translators

You must set apart six cities to be cities to which someone who killed another person accidentally may run and be safe.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must choose six cities as cities of refuge.

Noah Webster Bible

And of these cities which ye shall give, six cities shall ye have for refuge.

World English Bible

The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

Young's Literal Translation

'As to the cities which ye give — six [are] cities of refuge to you;