Verse 5

And if the avenger{H1350} of blood{H1818} pursue{H7291} after{H310} him, then they shall not deliver{H5462} up the manslayer{H7523} into his hand;{H3027} because he smote{H5221} his neighbor{H7453} unawares,{H1097} and hated{H8130} him not beforetime.{H8543}

Referenced Verses

  • Num 35:12 : 12 And the cities{H5892} shall be unto you for refuge{H4733} from the avenger,{H1350} that the manslayer{H7523} die{H4191} not, until he stand{H5975} before{H6440} the congregation{H5712} for judgment.{H4941}
  • Num 35:25 : 25 and the congregation{H5712} shall deliver{H5337} the manslayer{H7523} out of the hand{H3027} of the avenger{H1350} of blood,{H1818} and the congregation{H5712} shall restore{H7725} him to his city{H5892} of refuge,{H4733} whither he was fled:{H5127} and he shall dwell{H3427} therein until the death{H4194} of the high{H1419} priest,{H3548} who was anointed{H4886} with the holy{H6944} oil.{H8081}