Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.
General references
Bible References
General references
Numbers 35:12
These cities will be places of refuge from any relative who can avenge the death. So anyone accused of murder will not have to die until he has had a trial in front of the community.
Deuteronomy 19:6
Otherwise the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in the heat of his anger. He may overtake him and because the way is long he may take his life. Even though he was not deserving of death, since he had not hated him previously.
Joshua 20:3
Anyone who kills someone accidentally and unintentionally may go there for a refuge from the avenger of blood.