Jos 20:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : The cities were for anyone who killed another person by accident, even if the victim was a close friend or family member. Sometimes accidents happen, and God wanted to be sure that someone who did not mean to kill would have a safe place to go ( v. 3 ).

‏ Joshua 20:3

v. 3: The cities were for anyone who killed another person by accident, even if the victim was a close friend or family member. Sometimes accidents happen, and God wanted to be sure that someone who did not mean to kill would have a safe place to go (v. 3 ^a).