Numbers 35:24 Parallel Translations

Then the community must use these rules in order to decide if you are innocent or if the dead person's relative can avenge the death.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:

ASV:

then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

BBE:

Then let the meeting of the people be judge between the man responsible for the death and him who has the right of punishment for blood, acting by these rules:

DBY:

then the assembly shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these judgments;

ERV:

then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these judgments:

JPS:

then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

WBS:

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these judgments:

WEB:

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

YLT:

then have the company judged between the smiter and the redeemer of blood, by these judgments.

Numbers 35:24 Cross References

XREF:

Joshua 20:6 'He shall dwell in that city until he stands before the congregation for judgment, until the death of the one who is high priest in those days. Then the manslayer shall return to his own city and to his own house, to the city from which he fled.'" (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

35:24 Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the {h} revenger of blood according to these judgments:
(h) That is, his next kinsman.

WES:

35:24 Then - If the man - slayer flee to to the city of refuge.

MHC:

35:9-34 To show plainly the abhorrence of murder, and to provide the more effectually for the punishment of the murderer, the nearest relation of the deceased, under the title of avenger of blood, (or the redeemer of blood,) in notorious cases, might pursue, and execute vengeance. A distinction is made, not between sudden anger and malice aforethought, both which are the crime of murder; but between intentionally striking a man with any weapon likely to cause death, and an unintentional blow. In the latter case alone, the city of refuge afforded protection. Murder in all its forms, and under all disguises, pollutes a land. Alas! that so many murders, under the name of duels, prize-fights, &c. should pass unpunished. There were six cities of refuge; one or other might be reached in less than a day's journey from any part of the land. To these, man-slayers might flee for refuge, and be safe, till they had a fair trial. If acquitted from the charge, they were protected from the avenger of blood; yet they must continue within the bounds of the city till the death of the high priest. Thus we are reminded that the death of the great High Priest is the only means whereby sins are pardoned, and sinners set at liberty. These cities are plainly alluded to, both in the Old and New Testament, we cannot doubt the typical character of their appointment. Turn ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope, saith the voice of mercy, Zec 9:12, alluding to the city of refuge. St. Paul describes the strong consolation of fleeing for refuge to the hope set before us, in a passage always applied to the gracious appointment of the cities of refuge, Heb 6:18. The rich mercies of salvation, through Christ, prefigured by these cities, demand our regard. 1. Did the ancient city rear its towers of safety on high? See Christ raised up on the cross; and is he not exalted at the right hand of his Father, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and remission of sins? 2. Does not the highway of salvation, resemble the smooth and plain path to the city of refuge? Survey the path that leads to the Redeemer. Is there any stumbling-block to be found therein, except that which an evil heart of unbelief supplies for its own fall? 3. Waymarks were set up pointing to the city. And is it not the office of the ministers of the gospel to direct sinners to Him? 4. The gate of the city stood open night and day. Has not Christ declared, Him that cometh unto me I will in nowise cast out? 5. The city of refuge afforded support to every one who entered its walls. Those who have reached the refuge, may live by faith on Him whose flesh is meat indeed, and whose blood is drink indeed. 6. The city was a refuge for all. In the gospel there is no respect of persons. That soul lives not which deserves not Divine wrath; that soul lives not which may not in simple faith hope for salvation and life eternal, through the Son of God.

CONC:

Accordance Acting Assembly Avenger Blood Company Congregation Death Judge Judged Judgments Manslayer Meeting Ordinances Punishment Redeemer Regulations Responsible Revenger Rules Slayer Smiter Striker

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