And he shall dwell in that city, until he stands before the congregation for judgment, and until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, and unto his own house, unto the city from where he fled.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Fact. Septuagint, "before the synagogue for judgment. "(Haydock) Whether this took place in the same city, or where the murder was committed, (see Numbers xxxv. 12, 25.) the reasons are given why the manslayer was released at the death of the high priest. (Calmet) By the death of Christ, the greatest criminals are redeemed. (Menochius)

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