Numbers 35:19 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

Himself shall slay the murderer Le Clerc translates it, It shall be lawful for the revenger to kill him: for it seems to be a mere permission, not a precept. He might, without offence to God, or danger to himself, kill the murderer with his own hand. But if he were not able, or did not choose to do it, he stood bound to prosecute him and bring him to justice.

Numbers 35:19

19 The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.