But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,
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Interpretation
To show plainly the abhorrence of murder, and to provide the more effectually for the punishment of the murderer, the nearest relation of the deceased, under the title of avenger of blood, (or the redeemer of blood,) in notorious cases, might pursue, and execute vengeance.
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This thought runs through Numbers 35:19-23.