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1 | Reason 4 "6" Cities of Refuge? | Num 35:6 | skccab | 213942 | ||
Shalom Pattycake, I don't know of any significance in the particular number of cities, but I think I can help in the other part of your question. It was an ancient tradition to avenge the killing of a family member. This would be done by the "blood avenger." The cities were to be for refuge for accidental killings, not pre-meditated murder. The accused would find shelter within one of these cities as he awaited the verdict of the "judges" concerning the death. If pre-meditated murder he would pay with his life by the hand of the "blood avenger", there would be no refuge; if accidental (where there was no previous animosity between the two), then he would remain within the city until the death of the current high priest. If he left the confines of the city before that time, then the "blood avenger" could seek his life. (Num. 35:9-33) I pray this helps a bit, and that someone else may have an answer on the specific number of cities, that might be interesting.... Cheri |
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2 | Reason 4 "6" Cities of Refuge? | Num 35:6 | Pattycake | 213943 | ||
You have confirmed what I thought was the truth about the cities, but sometimes in scripture numbers have a meaning or significance. For example 7 signifies perfection or completion. Were there 2 tribes assigned to each city? Or did that even apply during the "Judges" period? You are always a great help especailly in Jewish tradition. Are you aware of a book or books that is a good reference for manners and customs of the Bible? I usually work with children, but I have a group of ladies with whom I am teaching English through the Book of Mark. I want them to put themselves into the wives' positions as the disciples were called out by Jesus, and asked to leave all behind including there "jobs". What did the typical wife do in those family and how would she have responded? Be blessed by our Father and Shalom my friend, Angela |
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3 | Reason 4 "6" Cities of Refuge? | Num 35:6 | skccab | 213944 | ||
Shalom Angela, Yes, I know that numbers very oftem are significant in Scripture, but in this case???? As far as you question about 2 tribal areas per city, I had thought of that for a moment, but the designation was 3 on either side of the Jordan, and if I recall correctly there were only 2 tribes that did not enter the promised land proper, so that figuring wouldn't work.... Sounds like you and your "ladies" are going to have fun...Sorry, though, I can't really help you in the customs thing. I just get little snippets here and there from Talmud, Josephus, teachings, etc. I know very little about the family structure in our Master's time... I know that there are books out there that would be of interest to you, but I don't know of them. I'm sure some of the other SBFers will be able to help you there. :o) Keep us informed on your classes, or email me with updates (in my profile) - it really sounds like you're going to have fun. Cheri |
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4 | Reason 4 "6" Cities of Refuge? | Num 35:6 | Pattycake | 213945 | ||
Thank you for being so well versed in the OT and its History. Working with children I only venture into the highlights and that is only to my detriment. There is a whole world of insight I am missing. Scripture had a treasure to offer, and many of us miss the hidden mysteries that God has for us. It is like honey and gold like the Psalms and Proverbs promise. Thank you. Angela |
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