Numbers 35:9-15 ▼

9 Then the LORD told Moses,

10 |Tell the Israelis that when they have crossed the Jordan River into the land of Canaan,

11 they are to designate some towns of refuge so that anyone who kills someone inadvertently may flee there.

12 They are to serve as cities of refuge from a blood avenger in order to keep the inadvertent killer from dying until he has stood trial in the presence of the community.

13 You are to set aside six towns of refuge.

14 Appoint three towns this side of the Jordan River and three towns in the land of Canaan to serve as the towns of refuge,

15 that is, places of refuge for the Israelis, the resident alien, and any travelers among them. Anyone who kills a person inadvertently may flee there.|