Even if you felt it wasn't your fault. Dads tend to swat first, ask questions later. B. The dilemma of blood vengeance. Ancient Israel did not have police or prisons. No messy appeals.
Emotions can run amuck.
The Hatfields and McCoys, big time. C. God demands justice, but he also provides for mercy. In this passage we learn of a compassionate provision. Cities of refuge. A. God provided a safe place for unintentional killers.