Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Six of the towns you give the Levites will be cities of refuge, to which a person who has killed someone may flee. In addition, give them forty-two other towns. New Living Translation “Six of the towns you give the Levites will be cities of refuge, where a person who has accidentally killed someone can flee for safety. In addition, give them forty-two other towns. English Standard Version “The cities that you give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, where you shall permit the manslayer to flee, and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. Berean Standard Bible Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. King James Bible And among the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites there shall be six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye shall add forty and two cities. New King James Version “Now among the cities which you will give to the Levites you shall appoint six cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. And to these you shall add forty-two cities. New American Standard Bible The cities which you shall give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall provide for the one who commits manslaughter to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. NASB 1995 “The cities which you shall give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the manslayer to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. NASB 1977 “And the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the manslayer to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. Legacy Standard Bible And the cities which you shall give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the manslayer to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. Amplified Bible [Among] the cities which you give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall provide for the one who commits manslaughter to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities [to the Levites]. Christian Standard Bible “The cities you give the Levites will include six cities of refuge, which you will provide so that the one who kills someone may flee there; in addition to these, give forty-two other cities. Holman Christian Standard Bible The cities you give the Levites will include six cities of refuge, which you must provide so that the one who kills someone may flee there; in addition to these, give 42 other cities. American Standard Version And the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites, they shall be the six cities of refuge, which ye shall give for the manslayer to flee unto: and besides them ye shall give forty and two cities. Contemporary English Version Six of the towns you give them will be Safe Towns where a person who has accidentally killed someone can run for protection. But you will also give the Levites 42 other towns, English Revised Version And the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites, they shall be the six cities of refuge, which ye shall give for the manslayer to flee thither: and beside them ye shall give forty and two cities. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Six of the cities you give the Levites will be cities of refuge. You must allow murderers to escape to these cities. In addition, you must also give the Levites 42 other cities. Good News Translation You are to give the Levites six cities of refuge to which any of you can escape if you kill someone accidentally. In addition, give them forty-two other cities International Standard Version You are to set aside six towns of refuge from the towns that you will be giving to the descendants of Levi, where someone who kills a human being may run for shelter. In addition, give them 42 other towns. Majority Standard Bible Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. NET Bible Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns. New Heart English Bible "The cities which you shall give to the Levites, they shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the manslayer to flee to: and besides them you shall give forty-two cities. Webster's Bible Translation And among the cities which ye shall give to the Levites there shall be six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the man-slayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye shall add forty and two cities. World English Bible “The cities which you shall give to the Levites, they shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the man slayer to flee to. Besides them you shall give forty-two cities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the cities which you give to the Levites [are] the six cities of refuge, which you give for the fleeing there of the manslayer, and besides them you give forty-two cities; Young's Literal Translation And the cities which ye give to the Levites are the six cities of refuge, which ye give for the fleeing thither of the man-slayer, and besides them ye give forty and two cities; Smith's Literal Translation And the cities which ye shall give to the Levites, six cities of refuge, which ye shall give to flee there to the slayer: and upon them ye shall give forty and two. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd among the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, six shall be separated for refuge to fugitives, that he who hath shed blood may flee to them: and besides these there shall be other forty-two cities, Catholic Public Domain Version Now, from the towns which you shall give to the Levites, six shall be separated for the assistance of fugitives, so that he who has shed blood may flee to them. And, aside from these, there shall be forty-two other towns, New American Bible Now these are the cities you will give to the Levites: the six cities of asylum which you must establish for the homicide to run to, and in addition forty-two other cities— New Revised Standard Version The towns that you give to the Levites shall include the six cities of refuge, where you shall permit a slayer to flee, and in addition to them you shall give forty-two towns. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd among the cities which you shall give to the Levites, six cities shall be set aside for you for refuge, that the manslayer who had slain his neighbor without intent may flee thither; and to them you shall add forty-two other cities. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And cities that you are giving to the Levites, let six cities be a place of refuge for you, so that a killer who kills his neighbor without his intention may flee there, and add forty and two cities unto them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites, they shall be the six cities of refuge, which ye shall give for the manslayer to flee thither; and beside them ye shall give forty and two cities. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall give the cities to the Levites, the six cities of refuge which ye shall give for the slayer to flee thither, and in addition to these, forty-two cities. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Six Cities of Refuge6 Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. 7The total number of cities you give the Levites will be forty-eight, with their corresponding pasturelands.… Cross References Joshua 20:1-9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. ... Deuteronomy 19:1-13 When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. ... Exodus 21:12-14 Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. / If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee. / But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Acts 7:58-60 They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. / While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. 1 Kings 2:28-34 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. 2 Samuel 14:14 For we will surely die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life, but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Isaiah 4:6 a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. Ezekiel 45:1-6 “When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy. / Within this area there is to be a section for the sanctuary 500 cubits square, with 50 cubits around it for open land. / From this holy portion, you are to measure off a length of 25,000 cubits and a width of 10,000 cubits, and in it will be the sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. ... Treasury of Scripture And among the cities which you shall give to the Levites there shall be six cities for refuge, which you shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them you shall add forty and two cities. six cities for refuge Numbers 35:13,14 And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge… Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sunrising; … Joshua 20:2-9 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: … to them ye shall add. Jump to Previous Add Addition Appoint Besides Killed Levites Manslayer Man-Slayer Permit Places Refuge Safe Six Someone Taker Thither TownsJump to Next Add Addition Appoint Besides Killed Levites Manslayer Man-Slayer Permit Places Refuge Safe Six Someone Taker Thither TownsNumbers 35 1. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge 9. The laws of murder and manslaughter 31. No satisfaction for murder Six of the cities The number six in biblical numerology often represents imperfection or incompleteness, as it falls short of the number seven, which symbolizes completeness and divine perfection. In this context, the six cities of refuge are part of a larger system of justice and mercy, reflecting God's provision for human imperfection. Historically, these cities were strategically located throughout Israel to ensure accessibility, underscoring God's desire for justice to be within reach for all. you give the Levites will be cities of refuge where a person who has killed someone may flee In addition to these give the Levites forty-two other cities Persons / Places / Events 1. LevitesThe tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were not given a specific territory like other tribes but were distributed among the tribes of Israel. 2. Cities of Refuge Designated cities where individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter could seek asylum to avoid revenge from the victim's family until a fair trial could be conducted. 3. Manslayer A person who has killed another unintentionally, distinct from a murderer who kills with intent. 4. Israelites The people of Israel, to whom the laws and instructions regarding the cities of refuge were given. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where these cities were to be established. Teaching Points God's Provision for Justice and MercyThe cities of refuge illustrate God's balance of justice and mercy, providing a way to protect the innocent while ensuring justice is served. The Role of the Levites The Levites' role in maintaining these cities underscores their responsibility in upholding God's law and serving the community. Spiritual Refuge in Christ Just as the cities of refuge provided safety, Christ is our ultimate refuge, offering protection and salvation from the consequences of sin. Community Responsibility The establishment of these cities highlights the community's role in ensuring justice and protection for all its members. Intentionality in God's Law The specific instructions for the cities of refuge demonstrate God's intentionality and care in His laws, ensuring they are just and compassionate.(6, 7, 8) And among the cities which ye shall give . . . --The construction of this verse is involved; or, rather, there is a suspension of the subject in Numbers 35:6, and a resumption of it in Numbers 35:7-8. The verses may be rendered thus: And as to the cities which ye shall give to the Levites, viz., the six cities of refuge which ye shall give that the manslayer may flee thither (and in addition to these ye shall give forty and two cities); as to all the cities which ye shall give to the Levites, viz., forty and eight cities, them and their suburbs; now as to the cities which ye shall give from the possession of the children of Israel; from the many ye shall take many, and from the few ye shall take few . . . It had already been announced in general terms that a place should be appointed whither any one should flee who had unintentionally smitten a man so that he died, and had not lain in wait with a view to commit murder (Exodus 21:12-13). In the verses which follow, the law is delivered at length, and is repeated and further expanded in Deuteronomy 19:1-13. There were many reasons why all the cities of refuge were Levitical cities. Of these reasons the chief probably were:--(1) That these cities were specially consecrated to the Lord (see Joshua 20:7, "And they appointed," &c.--Heb., consecrated); and (2) that it was to the priests and Levites that the people looked as administrators of justice.Verse 6. - And among the cities. Rather, "and the cities." וְאֶת הֶעָרים - καὶ τὰς πόλεις. The construction is broken, or rather is continuous throughout verses 6-8, the accusative being repeated. Six cities for refuge. See below on verse 11. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sixשֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) of the cities הֶֽעָרִ֗ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement you give תִּתְּנוּ֙ (tit·tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the Levites לַלְוִיִּ֔ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi are to be appointed תִּתְּנ֔וּ (tit·tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set as cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of refuge, הַמִּקְלָ֔ט (ham·miq·lāṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4733: Refuge, asylum to which a manslayer הָרֹצֵ֑חַ (hā·rō·ṣê·aḥ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7523: To dash in pieces, kill, to murder may flee. לָנֻ֥ס (lā·nus) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away In addition to these, וַעֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (wa·‘ă·lê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against give [the Levites] תִּתְּנ֔וּ (tit·tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set forty-two אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty other cities. עִֽיר׃ (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Numbers 35:6 NIVNumbers 35:6 NLT Numbers 35:6 ESV Numbers 35:6 NASB Numbers 35:6 KJV Numbers 35:6 BibleApps.com Numbers 35:6 Biblia Paralela Numbers 35:6 Chinese Bible Numbers 35:6 French Bible Numbers 35:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 35:6 The cities which you shall give (Nu Num.) |
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