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Exodus 21:13

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13But if a person kills someone accidentally, God allowed that to happen, so the person must go to a place I will choose.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint for you a place to which he may flee.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

However, if it is not done intentionally, but God lets it happen, they are to flee to a place I will designate.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But if he did not intend any harm, and yet God allowed it to happen, I will appoint a place for you where he may flee.

NLTNew Living Translation

But if it was simply an accident permitted by God, I will appoint a place of refuge where the slayer can run for safety.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But if he did not lie in wait and it was an accident, I will appoint for you a place to which he may flee.

KJV 1900King James Version

And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.