Joshua 20:9
Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse lists the cities where anyone who accidentally kills someone can go to stay safe until they can explain their actions to a community. This rule applies to all Israelites and foreigners living among them.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine if you accidentally broke a friend's toy really badly. Instead of getting into big trouble, you could go to a special house where you'd be safe until you could explain what happened to all your friends.
السياق التاريخي
Joshua 20:9 is part of the Book of Joshua, written around the 6th century BCE. It describes the cities of refuge established by Joshua for the Israelites and foreigners, following the conquest of Canaan. These cities provided a safe haven for anyone who accidentally killed someone.
التطبيق اليوم
Today, this concept can be seen in legal protections for individuals who commit accidental harm. For example, a driver might not be punished if they unintentionally cause an accident under unavoidable circumstances.