What was the purpose of the 'Cities of Refuge' established in the law of justice?
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Correct answer: To protect an accidental killer from the avenger of blood
Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35) distinguished between premeditated murder and accidental manslaughter. They allowed a fair trial by protecting the accused from immediate retaliation.
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