But the slayer must stay in that city and be tried by the local assembly, which will render a judgment. And he must continue to live in that city until the death of the high priest who was in office at the time of the accident. After that, he is free to return to his own home in the town from which he fled.”
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And he shall dwell in that city until he shall stand before
the congregation for judgment<…
Matthew Henry
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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…
John Gill
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