Jos 20:9 | NET2full | STEP | These were the cities of refuge appointed for all the Israelites and for resident foreigners living among them. Anyone who accidentally killed someone could escape there and not be executed by the avenger of blood , at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly .

‏ Joshua 20:9

9 These were the cities of refuge ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.} appointed for all the Israelites and for resident foreigners living among them. Anyone who accidentally killed someone could escape there and not be executed by ^{▼▼tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”} the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. ^{▼▼tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.}