Numbers 35:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 35:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 35:15 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 35:15 — KJV
“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
— Numbers 35:15 (KJV)
Numbers 35:15 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 35:15
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:15: these, cities, children
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at...: Heb. by error”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:15: cities, refuge, killeth
“That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:15: refuge, killeth, any
“And among the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites there shall be six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye shall add forty and two cities. to them...: Heb. above them ye shall give”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:15: six, cities, refuge
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
Shares key themes with Numbers 35:15: children, israel, stranger
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