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NASB	Numbers 35:6 "The cities which you shall give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall give for the manslayer to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Numbers 35:6 "[Among] the cities which you give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, which you shall provide for the one who commits manslaughter to flee to; and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities [to the Levites].

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Bible Question: Is there a Numerical significance in 6 for this verse? Was there a reason there were SIX cities of refuge.

Can someone clarify what exactly the cities were for? I believe I understand, but I would appreciate a simple clarification.

Bible Answer: 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