Bible Passage Numbers 35-36
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How many cities were the Israelites to give to the Levites? Num 35:7
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0
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12
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48
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This quiz focuses on the biblical passage Numbers 35-36, examining laws regarding cities of refuge and accidental homicide. Participants will explore interpretations of these laws, their implications, and judicial processes as outlined in the scripture, enhancing understanding of biblical legal principles.
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6 ______ of those cities will be cities of safety. If a person accidentally kills someone, that person can run to those towns for safety. Num 35:6, ERV
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1
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6
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24
Correct Answer
A. 6Explanation
The correct answer is 6 because the passage states that "6 of those cities will be cities of safety." This means that out of the total number of cities mentioned, which is not specified, 6 of them will serve as places where a person can seek refuge if they accidentally kill someone.Rate this question:
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How long would the person who accidentally killed someone be safe in a safe city? Num 35:12
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As long as they stayed there
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For 1 year, when they were required to leave
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Until they could be judged in a court
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A. Until they could be judged in a courtExplanation
The correct answer is until they could be judged in a court. According to Num 35:12, if a person accidentally kills someone, they would be safe in a safe city until they can be judged in a court. This implies that the person would be protected from any retaliation or harm from the victim's family or friends while awaiting a fair trial and judgment.Rate this question:
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Under God's law, is it lawful for a family member of a victim to intentionally chase and kill the murderer? -Num 35:19
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Yes, it is lawful
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No, it is a sin
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A. Yes, it is lawfulExplanation
According to Numbers 35:19, under God's law, it is lawful for a family member of a victim to intentionally chase and kill the murderer. This implies that the act of seeking vengeance and taking the life of the murderer is considered justifiable and permissible in certain circumstances.Rate this question:
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If a person accidentally kills someone, should they be judged guilty or innocent by the court? Num 35:22-24
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Innocent
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Guilty
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It depends on the circumstances and it is up to the court to decide
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A. It depends on the circumstances and it is up to the court to decideExplanation
According to Numbers 35:22-24, if a person kills someone accidentally, the circumstances must be considered by the court. The passage explains that there should be a fair trial to determine if the killing was truly accidental and without malice. The court's decision would depend on the specific details of the incident. Therefore, the answer is that it depends on the circumstances and it is up to the court to decide.Rate this question:
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If a person accidentally kills someone, and they are found guilty by the court, under God's law, what can happen to that person? Num 35:24
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They should be put in prison for the period of time decided by the court
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They should be put in prison for life
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They can be killed by the victim's family
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A. They can be killed by the victim's familyExplanation
According to the given answer, if a person accidentally kills someone and is found guilty by the court, under God's law, they can be killed by the victim's family. This suggests that the concept of "an eye for an eye" is being applied, where the victim's family has the right to seek retribution by taking the life of the person responsible for the death. This form of punishment aligns with the principle of justice and serves as a deterrent to prevent further harm.Rate this question:
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If the court decides that a person who killed someone on accident should be protected and takes them to a safe city, is it unlawful for a family member of the victim to kill that person if the murderer leaves the safe city? Num 35:26-28
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It is lawful, he may be killed
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It is unlawful, as the court ruled he was under protection
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A. It is lawful, he may be killedExplanation
According to the given answer, it is lawful for a family member of the victim to kill the person who accidentally killed their family member if the murderer leaves the safe city. This is because the court's decision to protect the person does not prevent the family member from seeking justice or taking matters into their own hands. The answer suggests that the court's ruling does not override the right of the victim's family to seek retribution.Rate this question:
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Under what condition should an alleged murder not be put to death? Num 35:30
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If there were 0 witnesses
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If there was only 1 witness
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
According to Numbers 35:30, an alleged murder should not be put to death if there were 0 witnesses or if there was only 1 witness. This implies that in order to carry out the death penalty for murder, there must be at least two witnesses to testify against the accused. If there are no witnesses or only one witness, the accused cannot be put to death.Rate this question:
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Where did the Lord say he was going to be living? Num 35:34
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In heaven
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In Israel
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A. In IsraelExplanation
In Num 35:34, the Lord stated that he would be living in Israel. This implies that the Lord's presence and dwelling place would be in the land of Israel.Rate this question:
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Moses commanded the daughters of the tribe of Mannaseh who received their father's land not to marry outside their tribe, so they married their cousins. Was this type of marriage going against God's law? (Cross reference Lev 18) Num 36:1-12
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Yes, it was a sin to marry your cousin
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No, God never prohibited marriage between cousins
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A. No, God never prohibited marriage between cousinsExplanation
The correct answer is no, God never prohibited marriage between cousins. In Leviticus 18, God provides a list of forbidden sexual relationships, but marriage between cousins is not mentioned. Therefore, there is no explicit prohibition against this type of marriage in God's law.Rate this question:
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