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He shall dwell in that city until he stands before the congregation for judgment, until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days. Then the man slayer shall return, and come to his own city, and to his own house, to the city he fled from.’”
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Verse 6. Fact. Septuagint “before the synagogue for judgment.” Bible.—Whether this took place in the same city, or where the murder was committed, (see Numbers 35:12 and verse 25) the reasons are given why the manslayer was released at the death of the high priest. Calmet.—By the death of Christ, the greatest criminals are redeemed. Menochius.
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