9. And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying,
10. Speak unto the sons of Israel and say unto them, When ye have passed the Jordan into the land of Canaan,
11. then ye shall appoint yourselves cities to be cities of refuge for you that the manslayer who kills any person unawares may flee there.
12. And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger {Heb. redeemer} that the manslayer not die until he stands before the congregation in judgment.
13. And of these cities which ye shall give, six cities shall ye have for refuge.