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And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 20 of Joshua. God commands the establishment of cities of refuge to protect the person who kills unintentionally from the avenger of blood. The institution carefully distinguishes intentional murder from accidental death. The accused can flee to a designated city and present the case before its elders. This legislation combines justice and mercy: it seeks to protect life without denying the need to investigate the circumstances of the death judicially.
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Compare Joshua 20:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Und der da flieht zu der Städte einer, soll stehen draußen vor der Stadt Tor und vor den Ältesten der Stadt seine Sache ansagen; so sollen sie ihn zu sich in die Stadt nehmen und ihm Raum geben, daß er bei ihnen wohne.
Español · RVR1909 Y el que se acogiere a alguna de aquellas ciudades, presentarase a la puerta de la ciudad, y dirá sus causas, oyéndolo los ancianos de aquella ciudad: y ellos le recibirán consigo dentro de la ciudad, y le darán lugar que habite con ellos.
Español · NTBT Huirá a una de estas ciudades, se presentará a la entrada de la puerta de la ciudad y expondrá su caso a oídos de los ancianos de aquella ciudad. Ellos lo recibirán consigo dentro de la ciudad y le darán un lugar para que habite con ellos.
Français · LSG Le meurtrier s'enfuira vers l'une de ces villes, s'arrêtera à l'entrée de la porte de la ville, et exposera son cas aux anciens de cette ville; ils le recueilleront auprès d'eux dans la ville, et lui donneront une demeure, afin qu'il habite avec eux.
Italiano · DIO1885 Un tale adunque si rifuggirà in una di quelle città; e, fermatosi all’entrata della porta della città, dirà agli Anziani della città le sue ragioni; ed essi l’accoglieranno a loro dentro alla città, e gli daranno luogo, ed egli abiterà con loro.
Português · ARC E fugindo para alguma daquelas cidades, pôr-se-á à porta dela e exporá a sua causa aos ouvidos dos anciãos da tal cidade; então o tomarão consigo na cidade; e lhe darão lugar, para que habite com eles.
中文 · RCUV 殺人者要逃到這些城中的一座，站在城門口，把他的事情陳訴給那城的長老聽。他們就要接他入城，給他地方，讓他住在他們中間。
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