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Does God have Special Places. (Numbers 35: 1-34)
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Episode Notes:
In Numbers 35, God designates cities for the Levites, ensuring their presence throughout the land to provide spiritual guidance. These cities, totalling 48, lacked farmland but were supplied with grazing land for their livestock. Additionally, six cities were designated as refuges for individuals who accidentally killed someone. The arrangement ensured justice and protection for both Israelites and foreigners, with laws specifying the consequences for accidental and intentional killings. The assembly would judge cases, protecting the innocent from vengeance and ensuring that murderers faced justice. Premeditated murder carried the death penalty, while accidental killers found refuge until the high priest's death. The laws emphasized fairness and justice, with no ransom accepted for murderers or those seeking refuge. Bloodshed polluted the land, requiring atonement through the blood of the guilty. Ultimately, these laws aimed to maintain justice, provide refuge, and uphold the sanctity of life, reflecting God's care for His people and His presence among them.
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Chapters
1. Does God have Special Places. (Numbers 35: 1-34) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Apostolic Mentoring (00:18:27)
3. (Cont.) Does God have Special Places. (Numbers 35: 1-34) (00:19:05)
874 episodes
Manage episode 421892967 series 2933643
This Podcast is Hosted at;
https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
Enjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere at;
patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless
Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.
https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
Episode Notes:
In Numbers 35, God designates cities for the Levites, ensuring their presence throughout the land to provide spiritual guidance. These cities, totalling 48, lacked farmland but were supplied with grazing land for their livestock. Additionally, six cities were designated as refuges for individuals who accidentally killed someone. The arrangement ensured justice and protection for both Israelites and foreigners, with laws specifying the consequences for accidental and intentional killings. The assembly would judge cases, protecting the innocent from vengeance and ensuring that murderers faced justice. Premeditated murder carried the death penalty, while accidental killers found refuge until the high priest's death. The laws emphasized fairness and justice, with no ransom accepted for murderers or those seeking refuge. Bloodshed polluted the land, requiring atonement through the blood of the guilty. Ultimately, these laws aimed to maintain justice, provide refuge, and uphold the sanctity of life, reflecting God's care for His people and His presence among them.
Equipping Millions 2 Reach Billions!
Support the show
Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | Patreon
Help us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.
https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
Chapters
1. Does God have Special Places. (Numbers 35: 1-34) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Apostolic Mentoring (00:18:27)
3. (Cont.) Does God have Special Places. (Numbers 35: 1-34) (00:19:05)
874 episodes
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