Joshua 20:4
20:4 The one who committed manslaughter 1 should escape to one of these cities, stand at the entrance of the city gate, and present his case to the leaders of that city. 2 They should then bring him into the city, give him a place to stay, and let him live there. 3
Joshua 20:9
20:9 These were the cities of refuge 4 appointed for all the Israelites and for resident foreigners living among them. Anyone who accidentally killed someone could escape there and not be executed by 5 the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. 6
1 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the one who accidentally kills another, cf. v. 2) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “and speak into the ears of the elders of that city his words.”
3 tn Heb “and they should gather him into the city to themselves, give to him a place, and he will live with them.”
4 tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.
5 tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”
6 tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.