Joshua 20:5
20:5 When the avenger of blood comes after him, they must not hand over to him the one who committed manslaughter, for he accidentally killed his fellow man without premeditation. 1
Joshua 20:9
20:9 These were the cities of refuge 2 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 3 the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. 4
1 tn Heb “for without knowledge he killed his neighbor, and he was not hating him prior to that.”
2 tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.
3 tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”
4 tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.