Who is the Avenger of Blood? Is Eye for an Eye and Tooth for a Tooth Still Valid? #149 #maliceaforethought

Numbers 35 introduces us to a very mysterious figure in the Bible: The Avenger of Blood. It is the job of this avenger to kill (yes, kill!) those who commit intentional murder. How did this Old Testament process of justice and judgment work, and are we still in an 'eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth age?" Also: Cities of Refuge.