In the Old Testament, God commanded Moses to establish "cities of refuge" where someone could flee for protection. How many of these cities were designated?

Correct Answer

B) Six

God instructed Moses to establish six cities of refuge throughout Israel where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee for protection from avengers. These cities—Kedesh, Shechem, Hebron, Bezer, Ramoth, and Golan—served as physical manifestations of God's provision of safety and justice. Just as these cities offered sanctuary to the innocent, God's name serves as our spiritual fortress where we can find protection from life's storms. This beautiful Old Testament system points to the ultimate refuge we find in Christ, who became our city of refuge through His sacrifice.