Deuteronomy 19:3
The Scripture
(3) Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Joshua 18:5Deuteronomy 12:10Numbers 35:11Deuteronomy 4:42Deuteronomy 19:4Joshua 20:3