Thus, to be fair and to serve the ends of justice while allowing for mercy, Jehovah told the Israelites to set aside cities of refuge for unintentional manslayers who were (1) native Israelites, (2) alien residents in Israel, or (3) settlers from other countries who were dwelling in the land.
Niisiis, et olla erapooletu ja õiglane, kuid samas ka halastav, käskis Jehoova iisraellastel eraldada pelgulinnad 1) sünnipärastele iisraellastele, 2) Iisraeli võõramaalastest elanikele või 3) sinna teistest riikidest ümberasunutele, kes kogemata olid inimese tapnud.