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Justice Tempered with Mercy
Commentators explain that the cities of refuge were not a loophole for murderers. The law made a clear distinction for those who killed 'unawares' and had no prior 'hatred' for the victim. This system highlights God's concern for a justice that is also merciful, distinguishing between intentional malice and accidental tragedy.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 4:41–43
18th Century
Theologian
These verses are inserted between two distinct and complete discourses for the reason to which they themselves call attention (Then Moses sever…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 4:41–43
19th Century
Bishop
THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE CITIES OF REFUGE.
Then Moses severed. —The word “then” appears to be a n…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:42
17th Century
Pastor
That the slayer might flee thither
For refuge; the slayer of a man, but not any slayer, but
which…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 4:41–49
17th Century
Minister
Here is the introduction to another discourse, or sermon, Moses preached to Israel, which we have in the following chapters. He sets the law before…