Numbers 35:27

And the revenger of blood find him without the borders of the city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood kill the slayer; he shall not be guilty of blood:

Cross-reference

Numbers 35:19 states the avenger's role directly, the same law detailed here.

Deuteronomy 19:6 explains the purpose of refuge cities to prevent hot pursuit, directly paralleling this law.

Deuteronomy 19:10 Related theme

Deuteronomy 19:10 warns against shedding innocent blood, reinforcing the refuge law's goal.

2 Samuel 14:11 Historical context

2 Samuel 14:11 shows the law in practice as a woman pleads for protection from the avenger.

In Genesis 4:14, Cain fears being killed as a fugitive, illustrating the need for the refuge system.