Questions and Answers
What did the LORD command that the Levite tribe be given from the land inheritance of Israel (Num. 35:2)?
How much pasture land were the Levites to get around their towns (Num. 35:5)?
How many of the levitical towns were to be cities of refuge (Num. 35:6)?
How many levitical towns were there to be in Israel (Num. 35:7)?
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The cities of refuge were for (Num. 35:11)
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How many cities of refuge were on the other side of the Jordan River (Num. 35:14)?
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All of the following objects were explicitly listed if a person struck someone so that they died they were a murderer EXCEPT (Num. 35:16ff)
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Who was to put the murderer to death (Num. 35:19)?
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If someone throws something with __________ and the person dies they are considered a murderer (Num. 35:20)
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If someone killed someone unintentionally, who was responsible to protect the person from the avenger of blood (Num. 35:25)?
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If someone who killed a person accidentally left the city of refuge (Num. 35:27f)
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A person that had killed someone unintentionally must stay in the city of refuge until (Num. 35:28)
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How many witnesses were needed to put someone to death (Num.35:30)?
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What pollutes the land (Num. 35:33)?
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The land was not to be defiled because (Num. 35:34)
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Study Notes
Levite Towns and Inheritance
- Levites were given towns as their inheritance instead of land.
- Each Levite town was to have three thousand feet of pasture land surrounding it.
Cities of Refuge
- A total of six Levite towns were designated as cities of refuge.
- There were 48 Levite towns allocated throughout Israel.
Purpose of Cities of Refuge
- Cities of refuge were established for individuals who accidentally killed someone, allowing them to escape vengeance.
- Three cities of refuge were located on the eastern side of the Jordan River.
Guidelines for Homicide Cases
- Various objects that could result in death were acknowledged as indicative of murder, excluding clay.
- The avenger of blood is responsible for executing justice against a murderer, as per the law.
Conditions Leading to Murder
- A person is considered a murderer if they cause a death with malice aforethought.
- If an unintentional killer left their refuge, they could be killed by the avenger of blood.
Legal Protections and Requirements
- The assembly is responsible for protecting someone who unintentionally killed from the avenger of blood.
- Those who killed accidentally must remain in the city of refuge until the high priest dies.
Judicial Process
- A minimum of two witnesses is required for capital punishment verdicts.
- Bloodshed is viewed as a pollution of the land that must be avoided.
Sanctity of the Land
- The land is considered sacred because God dwelt among them, emphasizing its holiness and the importance of preserving it from defilement.
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Explore the significance of Levite towns and the cities of refuge established for accidental killers in ancient Israel. This quiz covers the allocation, purpose, and guidelines surrounding these locations, offering insights into the legal framework of the time.
