Exodus 21:13
However, if it is not done intentionally, but God lets it happen, they are to flee to a place I will designate.
In context
10 If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights. 11 If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money.
12 “Anyone who strikes a person with a fatal blow is to be put to death. 13 However, if it is not done intentionally, but God lets it happen, they are to flee to a place I will designate. 14 But if anyone schemes and kills someone deliberately, that person is to be taken from my altar and put to death.
15 “Anyone who attacks their father or mother is to be put to death.
16 “Anyone who kidnaps someone is to be put to death, whether the victim has been sold or is still in the kidnapper’s possession.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Exodus 21:13 in the KJV
And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Exodus 21:13 in the ESV
But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint for you a place to which he may flee.