Deuteronomy 19:2
The Scripture
(2) Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in the midst of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Moses reminds the people that they must show mercy to a neighbor, even a foreigner, and punish those who harm them. He also instructs that a man who kills a fellow Israelite shall be put to death, and that the community must uphold these laws. The chapter emphasizes the importance of justice and compassion in maintaining peace.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 4:41Deuteronomy 4:42Deuteronomy 4:43Exodus 21:13Numbers 35:10Numbers 35:11Numbers 35:12Numbers 35:13Numbers 35:14Numbers 35:15Joshua 20:2Joshua 20:3
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