Yosua 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 

Yosua 22:5

22:5 But carefully obey the commands and instructions Moses the Lord’s servant gave you. Love ⁴  the Lord your God, follow all his instructions, ⁵  obey ⁶  his commands, be loyal to him, ⁷  and serve him with all your heart and being!” ⁸ 

[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.

[22:5]  ⁴ tn Heb “But be very careful to do the commandment and the law which Moses, the Lord’s servant, commanded you, to love.”

[22:5]  ⁵ tn Heb “walk in all his paths.”

[22:5]  ⁶ tn Or “keep.”

[22:5]  ⁷ tn Heb “hug him.”

[22:5]  ⁸ tn Or “soul.”