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Numbers 35:26 Cross-References

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But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, whither he was fled;

Numbers 35:26 (KJV)

Commentary on Numbers 35:26

But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge—the asylum was geographically bounded. Stepping outside, even momentarily, forfeited protection. The manslayer's safety depended entirely on remaining within prescribed limits, just as our spiritual security depends on abiding in Christ (John 15:4: 'Abide in me, and I in you').The severity of this boundary underscores the seriousness of sanctuary. The city wasn't a prison—residents could move freely within—but leaving meant facing the go'el ha-dam without legal protection. Grace has boundaries; presuming upon...

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