Numbers 35:26
Numbers 35:26 Meaning and Explanation
“But if the slayer shall at any time come without the border of the city of his refuge, whither he was fled;”
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Read Full Chapter →If the slayer leaves the refuge city, he loses its protection.
The Context of Numbers 35:26
Leaving the refuge city terminates protection from the blood-avenger.
What Does Numbers 35:26 Mean?
The refuge city's boundary is absolute. A slayer who leaves voluntarily surrenders the legal protection the congregation granted. This rule prevents abuse and maintains the integrity of the refuge system.
The phrase 'at any time' emphasizes the permanence of the condition. The slayer cannot venture out temporarily and return; any departure is a violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 35:26
What does Numbers 35:26 mean?
If the slayer leaves the refuge city, he loses its protection.
What is the context of Numbers 35:26?
Leaving the refuge city terminates protection from the blood-avenger.