Numbers 35:12

12They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that anyone accused of murder may not die before they stand trial before the assembly.

12The cities shall 35:12 Lit be to youserve you as a refuge from the avenger, so that the one who commits manslaughter does not die until he stands before the congregation for 35:12 Lit judgmenttrial.

12The cities shall be to you as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands before the congregation for trial.

12The cities shall be to you as a refuge from the avenger, so that the one who has caused the death of another will not be killed until he has had a [fair] trial before the congregation.

12You are to have these cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the manslayer will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.

12They will be places of safety for them. People will be safe there from those who want to kill them. Then anyone charged with murder will not die before their case has been brought to the community court.