Joshua 20:2-4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

² Say to the Israelites, Appoint among you cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses,

³ That the slayer who kills anyone accidentally and unintentionally may flee there; and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.^(A)

⁴ He who flees to one of those cities shall stand at the entrance of the gate of the city and explain his case to the elders of that city; they shall receive him to [the protection of] that city and give him a place to dwell among them.