Joshua 20:6

20:6 He must remain ¹  in that city until his case is decided by the assembly ²  and the high priest dies. ³  Then the one who committed manslaughter may return home to the city from which he escaped.” ⁴ 

Joshua 20:9

20:9 These were the cities of refuge ⁵  appointed for all the Israelites and for resident foreigners living among them. Anyone who accidentally killed someone could escape there and not be executed by ⁶  the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. ⁷ 

[20:6]  ¹ tn Or “live.”

[20:6]  ² tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly for judgment.”

[20:6]  ³ tn Heb “until the death of the high priest who is in those days.”

[20:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “may return and enter his city and his house, the city from which he escaped.”

[20:9]  ⁵ tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.

[20:9]  ⁶ tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”

[20:9]  ⁷ tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.