ye shall appoint: As the goel, or kinsman, had a right to avenge the death of his relation, by slaying the murderer wherever he found him, the appointment of these cities was a humane institution for the protection of the involuntary homicide; for they were designed only for the protection of such Num 35:6, Jos 20:2 unawares: Heb. by error, Num 35:22, Num 35:23, Exo 21:13, Deu 4:42, Deu 19:4, Deu 19:5 Reciprocal: Deu 17:8 - between blood 2Ki 7:7 - and fled for their life Heb 6:18 - who