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Beyond the well-known role of providing refuge, what deeper cultural significance did cities of refuge hold in ancient Israelite society, particularly concerning the concept of blood vengeance?
A
They served primarily as trading hubs, offering economic opportunities to those fleeing persecution.
B
They were designed to completely nullify the law of blood vengeance, promoting absolute pacifism.
C
They offered a legal process to distinguish between intentional murder and accidental manslaughter, thus limiting the cycle of blood vengeance and upholding justice.
D
They were exclusively for priests and Levites seeking sanctuary from political turmoil.
Reference:
Numbers 35:9-34
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