THE LEVITICAL CITIES. THE CITIES OF REFUGIE
1-8. The Levitical Cities.
The tribe of Levi received no part of the land of Canaan as their
inheritance (Numbers 18:20; Numbers 26:62). By way of compensation
they received the tithes for their support (Numbers 18:21). It is here
further provided that 48... [ Continue Reading ]
Stand before the congregation] As a wilful murderer might flee to one
of these cities in the hope of escaping with his life, a trial must be
held to ascertain whether the murder was wilful or accidental.
16-21. If the trial shows that the murder was committed wilfully, the
murderer is to be handed... [ Continue Reading ]