Deuteronomy 19:1-21

Contents: Cities of refuge; landmarks, witnesses.

Characters: God, Moses.

Conclusion: God would possess men with a great horror and dread of the sin of killing another, even by chance. If by willful violence, see 1 John 3:15.

Key Word: Refuge (cities), Deuteronomy 19:2.

Strong Verses: Deuteronomy 19:9; Deuteronomy 19:10.

Striking Facts: Cities of refuge were located in the center of districts so every corner of the land might have one in reach. Thus Christ is not a refuge at a distance (Romans 10:8) but brings salvation through the Gospel, to our door.