Jos 20:3 | TNotes | STEP | 20:3 The relatives of a murder or manslaughter victim had the responsibility of seeking revenge for the death. If the avenger (Hebrew go’el ) found the killer outside a city of refuge, he could kill him without punishment.

‏ Joshua 20:3

20:3 ^a The relatives of a murder or manslaughter victim had the responsibility of seeking revenge for the death. If the avenger (Hebrew go’el) found the killer outside a city of refuge, he could kill him without punishment.