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Numbers 35:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Numbers 35:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 35 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.”
Numbers 35:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 35:12
The cities of refuge shall be 'for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.' The Hebrew 'goel' (avenger/kinsman-redeemer) was the deceased's nearest relative responsible for exacting justice. Cities of refuge protected accidental killers from vengeance, balancing justice with mercy. The requirement to 'stand before the congregation' ensured legal process, not mob justice. This system foreshadows Christ as our refuge - we flee to Him from justice we deserve. In Him, we find asylum from wrath, protected until standing before divine ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Numbers 35:12
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“That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”
“while his heart is hot”
“and for the stranger who sojourns among them”
“the whole family is risen against your handmaid”
“Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:”
“he shall put him to death.”
“and lie in wait for him”