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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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ye shall appoint: As the goel, or kinsman, had a right to avenge the death of his relation, by slaying the murderer wherever he found him, the appointment of these cities was a humane institution for the protection of the involuntary homicide; for they were designed only for the protection of such Num 35:6; Jos 20:2 unawares: Heb. by error, Num 35:22, Num 35:23; Exo 21:13; Deu 4:42, Deu 19:4, Deu 19:5 Numbers 35:12
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