Deuteronomy 19 Explained: Cities of Refuge, Justice & Witnesses | Episode 195
Deuteronomy 19 explained. What does Deuteronomy 19 teach about justice, mercy, and protecting the innocent? In this episode we unpack the laws of the cities of refuge, the distinction between murder and accidental killing, and the safeguards Israel was given to prevent bloodshed and revenge.
Moses speaks to Israel on the Plains of Moab and explains how the land is to be organised so that a person who kills another unintentionally has a place to flee. The chapter shows that justice must be careful, restrained, and truthful. It also warns against moving boundary markers and gives instruction…
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