Joshua 20:9

20:9 These were the cities of refuge ¹  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 ²  the avenger of blood, at least until his case was reviewed by the assembly. ³ 

[20:9]  ¹ tn The Hebrew text reads simply “the cities.” The words “for refuge” are supplied for clarification.

[20:9]  ² tn Heb “and not die by the hand of.”

[20:9]  ³ tn Heb “until he stands before the assembly.” The words “at least” are supplied for clarification.