26. " 'But suppose the one who has been charged with murder goes outside that city.
27. And suppose the dead person's nearest male relative finds that one outside the city. Then the relative can kill the one who has been charged. The relative will not be guilty of murder.
28. " 'The one who has been charged must stay in that city until the high priest dies. Only then can the one who has been charged return home.
29. " 'That is what the law requires of you for all time to come. It will apply to you no matter where you live.