Numbers 35:13 nasb — 'The cities which you are to give shall be your six cities of refuge.

NASB

"'The cities which you are to give shall be your six cities of refuge."

— Numbers 35:13, NASB

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Numbers 35 — Context

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"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

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then you shall select for yourselves cities to be your cities of refuge, that the manslayer who has killed any person unintentionally may flee there.

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'The cities shall be to you as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands before the congregation for trial.

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'The cities which you are to give shall be your six cities of refuge.

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'You shall give three cities across the Jordan and three cities in the land of Canaan; they are to be cities of refuge.

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'These six cities shall be for refuge for the sons of Israel, and for the alien and for the sojourner among them; that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there.

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'But if he struck him down with an iron object, so that he died, he is a murderer; the murderer shall surely be put to death.

Numbers 35:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:13 say?
Numbers 35:13 in the NASB reads: “'The cities which you are to give shall be your six cities of refuge.”
Where is Numbers 35:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 13.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 35:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:13 in?
Numbers 35:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 35:13?
Numbers 35:13 reads (NASB): “'The cities which you are to give shall be your six cities of refuge.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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