Joshua 20:5 meaning and explanation
Now if the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not surrender the manslayer into his hand, because that man killed his neighbor accidentally without prior malice.
Joshua 20:5, Berean Standard Bible
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The LORD is speaking to Joshua, who passes the instruction on to Israel. The avenger of blood was the nearest relative, responsible for justice when someone was killed.
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