Six Cities of Refuge The Lord had instructed Moses to set aside six cities as
sanctuaries in the land of Canaan (Numbers 35:6). They
were situated in such a way as to be readily accessib¬le.
Highways leading to them were kept in good repair and
the crossroads were well marked with signposts reading
"Refuge! ...
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Six Cities of Refuge
The Lord had instructed Moses to set aside six cities as sanctuaries in the land of Canaan (Numbers 35:6). They were situated in such a way as to be readily accessib¬le. Highways leading to them were kept in good repair and the crossroads were well marked with signposts reading "Refuge! ...