Joshua 20:8
Contemporary English Version
8 The Israelites had already decided on the following three towns east of the Jordan River:
Bezer in the desert flatlands of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead, which was a town that belonged to Gad, and Golan in Bashan, which belonged to Manasseh.
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Joshua 20:8
New International Version
8 East of the Jordan (on the other side from Jericho) they designated Bezer(A) in the wilderness on the plateau in the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead(B) in the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan(C) in the tribe of Manasseh.
Joshua 20:9
Contemporary English Version
9 These Safe Towns were set up, so that if Israelites or even foreigners who lived in Israel accidentally killed someone, they could run to one of these towns. There they would be safe until a trial could be held, even if one of the victim's relatives came looking for revenge.
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Joshua 20:9
New International Version
9 Any of the Israelites or any foreigner residing among them who killed someone accidentally(A) could flee to these designated cities and not be killed by the avenger of blood prior to standing trial before the assembly.(B)
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