Thematic Bible: The court in certain capital cases

The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment.

Verse Concepts

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Man AvengingDeath Of A Family Member

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances; and the congregation shall deliver the manslayer out of the hand of the avenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to his city of refuge, where he was fled: and he shall dwell therein until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.