20:2 cities of refuge. These were places where certain offenders could escape unjust vengeance and seek a fair trial. Similar cities will also be given to the Levites (21:1–42; Num. 35:6), and by implication will be places where the law of God can be found.

through Moses. See Ex. 21:12–14; Num. 35:6–34; Deut. 19:1–13.