Numbers 35:13 web — The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

World English Bible

"The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge."

— Numbers 35:13, World English Bible

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Numbers 35 — Context

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"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

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then you shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you, that the manslayer who kills any person unwittingly may flee there.

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The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment.

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The cities which you shall give shall be for you six cities of refuge.

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You shall give three cities beyond the Jordan, and you shall give three cities in the land of Canaan; they shall be cities of refuge.

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For the children of Israel, and for the stranger and for the foreigner living among them, shall these six cities be for refuge; that everyone who kills any person unwittingly may flee there.

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"'But if he struck him with an instrument of iron, 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 World English Bible reads: “The cities which you shall give shall be for you 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 (WEB): “The cities which you shall give shall be for you 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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