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Deuteronomy 19:4

Deuteronomy 19:4
And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly , whom he hated not in time past;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live,.... It was not any slayer that might…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 19:1-13

This and the next two chapters contain enactments designed to protect human life, and to impress its sanctity on Israel.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 19:1-13

It was one of the precepts given to the sons of Noah that whoso sheddeth man's blood by man shall his blood be shed,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And this is the case of See note on Deu 15:2, and the introd. to this law.

whoso smiteth his neighbour unawares … time…