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56 But the fields farther from the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. And the villages near Hebron were given to Caleb. 57 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron. It was one of the cities of safety.[a] They also received the cities of Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, 58 Hilen, Debir,

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  1. 6:57 cities of safety A person who had accidentally killed someone could go to one of the six cities of safety. There he would receive protection and a fair trial.

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