These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth [any] person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.
Ver. 9. And for the stranger that sojourneth.] Who dwelt with them for a time, and were not of the same religion: or such only as were proselyted.
Until he stood before the congregation.] Till, after the death of the high priest, and the avenger's wrath qualified, he be restored and re-established in his own house, under the security of public protection. a
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