How many 'Cities of Refuge' were the Israelites commanded to establish for those who committed accidental manslaughter?
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Correct answer: 6
The Lord commanded the creation of six cities of refuge: three on the east of the Jordan and three in Canaan. These cities provided safety for someone who killed another unintentionally, protecting them from the 'avenger of blood.'
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