Deuteronomy 19 establishes three cities of refuge in Canaan, with provision to add three more if Israel’s territory expands as promised. The law distinguishes accidental killing from intentional murder. The chapter also protects property boundaries, requires multiple witnesses in serious cases, and commands careful judgment of a false witness.
Deuteronomy 19 establishes three cities of refuge in Canaan, with provision to add three more if Israel’s territory expands as promised. The law distinguishes accidental killing from intentional murder. The chapter also protects property boundaries, requires multiple witnesses in serious cases, and commands careful judgment of a false witness.
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