Numbers 35:10-12

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁰ Say to the Israelites, When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

¹¹ Then you shall select cities to be cities of refuge for you, that the slayer who kills any person unintentionally and unawares may flee there.

¹² And the cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer may not die until he has had a fair trial before the congregation.