The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 80: Cities of Refuge (2024)
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Mar 20, 2024 The podcast discusses the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites, the strong bond of community, laws surrounding inheritance, Moses' passing and Joshua's ascension, the importance of justice, ancient murder laws, marriage dynamics, and communal values.
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Cities of Refuge
- The Levites, unlike other tribes, received no land inheritance but were granted 48 cities.
- Six of these cities served as cities of refuge for those who accidentally killed someone.
Justice vs. Vengeance
- Cities of refuge offered protection from avengers to those who committed manslaughter.
- These cities ensured a fair trial instead of immediate vengeance.
Inheritance Laws
- Daughters could inherit land if their father had no sons, but this presented a problem if they married outside their tribe.
- The solution was allowing them to marry anyone, but only within their own tribe, preserving tribal land ownership.