Numbers 35:6 net — Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has ki…

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"Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns."

— Numbers 35:6, NET Bible

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Numbers 35 — Context

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Thus they will have towns in which to live, and their grazing lands will be for their cattle, for their possessions, and for all their animals.

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The grazing lands around the towns that you will give to the Levites must extend to a distance of 500 yards from the town wall.

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“You must measure from outside the wall of the town on the east 1,000 yards, and on the south side 1,000 yards, and on the west side 1,000 yards, and on the north side 1,000 yards, with the town in the middle. This territory must belong to them as grazing land for the towns.

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Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns.

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“So the total of the towns you will give the Levites is forty-eight. You must give these together with their grazing lands.

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The towns you will give must be from the possession of the Israelites. From the larger tribes you must give more; and from the smaller tribes fewer. Each must contribute some of its own towns to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance allocated to each.

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The Cities of Refuge Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

Numbers 35:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:6 say?
Numbers 35:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns.”
Where is Numbers 35:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 6.
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 35:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:6 in?
Numbers 35:6 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 35:6?
Numbers 35:6 reads (NET): “Now from these towns that you will give to the Levites you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns.” 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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