Exodus 21:13

And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

Cross-reference

Numbers 35:11 elaborates on the cities of refuge for accidental killing, the same exception mentioned here.

Numbers 35:22 gives further details on accidental killing without enmity, expanding this exception.

In Deuteronomy 4:41-43, Moses appoints cities of refuge as commanded in Exodus 21:13, directly implementing the law for unintentional killers.

In Deuteronomy 19:1-3, God commands setting apart refuge cities, expanding on the provision in Exodus 21:13 for the land of Canaan.

Deuteronomy 19:4-6 provides the full law of refuge for accidental manslaughter, echoing this verse.

In Deuteronomy 19:9, additional refuge cities are promised if Israel obeys, building on the law from Exodus 21:13.

Deuteronomy 19:11 contrasts by denying refuge to intentional murderers, reinforcing the difference.

Joshua 20:2–9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Joshua 20:2-9, Joshua appoints the cities of refuge as commanded in Exodus 21:13, fulfilling the earlier legislative instruction.

Micah 7:2 Contrast

In Micah 7:2, the phrase 'lie in wait for blood' describes the intentional murder that Exodus 21:13 excludes from asylum, creating a direct contrast.

Deuteronomy 19:2 commands setting apart cities of refuge, implementing the place promised in Exodus 21:13.