Numbers 35:14-16

Living Bible

^13-14 Three of these six Cities of Refuge are to be located in the land of Canaan, and three on the east side of the Jordan River. ¹⁵ These are not only for the protection of Israelites, but also for foreigners and travelers.

¹⁶ “But if someone is struck and killed by a piece of iron, it must be presumed to be murder, and the murderer must be executed.