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H5221 Nakah Kill

<p>Kill, attack, beat, conquer, defeat, slay. &nbsp;Could mean intentionally or unintentionally depending on the context. &nbsp;For example, Num 35.11 uses the word for an unintentional, accidental killing of a person; e.g. manslaughter. &nbsp;Num 35.16 uses the word for intentional killing of a person; e.g. murder.

The person who commits manslaughter may use a city of refuge to escape an avenger and obtain a trial and a fair hearing. &nbsp;The person who commits murder has no such refuge, but has forfeited his life.</p>