Exodus 21:13

13However, if it is not done intentionally, but God lets it happen, they are to flee to a place I will designate.

13Yet 21:13 Lit he whoif he did not lie in wait for him, but God caused him to fall into his hand, then I will appoint you a place to which he may flee.

13But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint you a place to which he may flee.

13However, 21:13 I.e. if the act causing the death of another was unintentional.if he did not lie in wait [for him], but God allowed him to fall into his hand, then I will establish for you a 21:13 I.e. after the children of Israel possessed the promised land, six cities of refuge were established.place to which he may escape [for protection until duly tried]. [Num 35:22-28]

13If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.

13Suppose they did not do it on purpose. Suppose I let it happen. Then they can escape to a place I will choose.