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The Cities of Refuge and Christ as Refuge

Cited scripture

  • Josh 20:2 — Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:
  • Josh 20:3 — That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.
  • Num 35:11 — Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares.
  • Num 35:12 — And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.