Exodus 21:13

However, if he did not lie in wait [for him], but God allowed him to fall into his hand, then I will establish for you a place to which he may escape [for protection until duly tried].

Joshua 20:2-9

“Speak to the Israelites, saying, ‘Designate the cities of refuge (asylum), of which I spoke to you through Moses,

1 Samuel 24:4

David’s men said to him, “Behold, this is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will hand over your enemy to you, and you shall do to him as seems good to you.’” Then David arose [in the darkness] and stealthily cut off the hem (edge) of Saul’s robe.

1 Samuel 24:10

Behold, your eyes have seen today how the Lord had given you into my hand in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not reach out my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.’

1 Samuel 24:18

You have declared today the good that you have done to me, for when the Lord put me into your hand, you did not kill me.

Deuteronomy 4:41-43

Then Moses set apart three cities [of refuge] beyond the Jordan toward the rising of the sun (eastward),

Numbers 35:10-34

“Tell the Israelites, ‘When you cross the Jordan [River] into the land of Canaan,

Deuteronomy 19:1-13

“When the Lord your God cuts off (destroys) the nations whose land He is giving you, and you dispossess them and live in their cities and in their houses,

2 Samuel 16:10

But the king said, “What business is this of yours, O sons of Zeruiah? If Shimei is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’”

Isaiah 10:7


Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will],
Nor does it plan so in its heart,
But instead it is its purpose to destroy
And to cut off many nations.

Micah 7:2


The godly person [who is faithful and loyal to God] has perished from the earth,
And there is no upright person [one with good character and moral integrity] among men.
They all lie in wait to shed blood;
Each hunts the other with a net.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

General references

Bible References

Lie not

Numbers 35:11
then you shall select for yourselves cities to be cities of refuge, so that the one who kills any person unintentionally may escape there.
Deuteronomy 19:4
“Now this is the case of the offender (manslayer) who may escape there and live [protected from vengeance]: when he kills his neighbor unintentionally, not having hated him previously—
Micah 7:2

The godly person [who is faithful and loyal to God] has perished from the earth,
And there is no upright person [one with good character and moral integrity] among men.
They all lie in wait to shed blood;
Each hunts the other with a net.

God

1 Samuel 24:4
David’s men said to him, “Behold, this is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will hand over your enemy to you, and you shall do to him as seems good to you.’” Then David arose [in the darkness] and stealthily cut off the hem (edge) of Saul’s robe.
2 Samuel 16:10
But the king said, “What business is this of yours, O sons of Zeruiah? If Shimei is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’”
Isaiah 10:7

Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will],
Nor does it plan so in its heart,
But instead it is its purpose to destroy
And to cut off many nations.

I will appoint

Numbers 35:11
then you shall select for yourselves cities to be cities of refuge, so that the one who kills any person unintentionally may escape there.
Deuteronomy 4:41
Then Moses set apart three cities [of refuge] beyond the Jordan toward the rising of the sun (eastward),
Deuteronomy 19:1
“When the Lord your God cuts off (destroys) the nations whose land He is giving you, and you dispossess them and live in their cities and in their houses,
Joshua 20:2
“Speak to the Israelites, saying, ‘Designate the cities of refuge (asylum), of which I spoke to you through Moses,

General references

Numbers 35:22
‘But if he pushed the victim suddenly, not in enmity, or threw anything at him without malicious intent,
Deuteronomy 27:24
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’