And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And if the avenger of blood pursue after him
To the city of refuge, whither he is fled, and demand him:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When the Israelites were settled in their promised inheritance, they were reminded to set apart the cities of refuge, whose use and typical meaning…

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