1. And the Lord spake unto Moses. Although there was no inheritance assigned to the tribe of Levi, yet it was necessary that they should be supplied with dwelling-places. No lands were given then where they might sow and reap; but by way of compensation the tithes were a sufficient…
KJVAnd they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.
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4 additional translationsAnd the cities shall be unto you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation for judgment.
You 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.
and the cities have been to you for a refuge from the redeemer, and the man-slayer doth not die till his standing before the company for judgment.
And ye shall have these cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he have stood before the assembly in judgment.
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About this book
Old TestamentNumbers — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).