Deuteronomy 19:6-7 Cities of Refuge

 6Otherwise, the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in a rage, overtake him if the distance is great, and strike him dead though he did not deserve to die, since he did not intend any harm. 7This is why I am commanding you to set apart for yourselves three cities.

“The avenger of blood was an appointed member of the family (the goel), designated to protect the honor and lives of the family. His interest would not be in gathering evidence, but in avenging the honor of the family - so, in the case of an accidental killing, the manslayer would need protection from the avenger of blood.” (Guzik)

“Therefore, such a man could flee to a city of refuge - an appointed Levitical city, where he could stay, safe from the avenger of blood, until the issue was settled, and he could leave the city of refuge safely.” (Guzik)

Why were the city’s of refuge even needed? Because the Lord knows the heart ❤️ of man and what he’s capable of.

Have you ever hated anyone? If yes, then Jesus said you’ve murdered them in your heart!

Blessings