Numbers 35:15

These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.

Cross-references

Numbers 15:16 declares one law for Israelite and stranger — this verse applies that principle to cities of refuge.

Exodus 12:49 also states one law for native and foreigner — this verse extends that principle to refuge for unintentional killers.

Leviticus 24:22 echoes the same principle of equal law for stranger and native — applied here to the cities of refuge.

Romans 3:29 Typology

Romans 3:29 argues God is God of both Jews and Gentiles — this verse's inclusion of strangers foreshadows that impartiality.

Galatians 3:28 declares unity in Christ beyond ethnic divisions — this verse's provision for strangers foreshadows that inclusivity.

Deuteronomy 4:41 Historical context

In Deuteronomy 4:41, Moses sets apart three cities of refuge on the east side, fulfilling the command given here.

Deuteronomy 4:42 reiterates the purpose of refuge cities for unintentional killers, mirroring this provision.

Deuteronomy 19:4 restates the law of refuge for unintentional manslaughter, echoing the same legal provision.

Joshua 20:2 Historical context

In Joshua 20:2, God commands Joshua to appoint cities of refuge as previously instructed here.

Joshua 20:9 Parallel

Joshua 20:9 summarizes the purpose of refuge cities for unintentional killers, directly paralleling this verse.