Numbers 35

My previous question from Numbers 32 nicely answered. The Levites will be spread out amongst all the tribes including those on the east side of the Jordan.

Rules for consequences when someone has been killed:

• Murderers are to be put to death by the avenger of blood. (I'm thinking the avenger of blood is next of kin or someone close to the one who was killed.)
• A murder has occurred if death results from a hostile act intended to do harm.
• Murderers are to be put to death but only if there are two or more witnesses. If there is only one witness they will not be put to death.
• If a death is caused accidentally the penalty is stiff but they will not be put to death.
• Those guilty of manslaughter must stay in a city of refuge until the high priest dies. Only then can he return safely to his own property. If he leaves the city of refuge before this time the avenger of blood can kill him without guilt.

God tells the Israelites not to pollute the land with bloodshed because "I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites."