The Cities of Refuge

The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood…. Joshua 20 Under Joshua the children of Israel had taken possession of the land of Canaan. The land had been divided by lot to the twelve tribes, each one receiving its inheritance. Now was...