Joshua 20

This short section of scripture describes the purpose of the cities of refuge, and lists the six cities selected for the purpose. The idea behind these places is cool, but upon reflection what I like even better is that God's law effectively allowed for vigilantism. The idea that you had to hide if you killed someone accidentally implies that under normal circumstances someone would try to take revenge, and that does not seem to be condemned as a practice. Being a fan of keeping justice quick, efficient and effective I applaud that approach :)