Discovery BoxJoshua 20:9 
Context20:9 These were the cities of refuge 1 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 2 the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. 3
Joshua 21:27
Context21:27 They assigned to the Gershonite clans of the Levites the following cities: 4 from the half-tribe of Manasseh: Golan in Bashan (a city of refuge for one who committed manslaughter) and Beeshtarah, along with the grazing areas of each – a total of two cities;
1 tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.
2 tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”
3 tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.
4 tn The words “they assigned” and “the following cities” are supplied for clarification (also in v. 34).
