15. They will be places of protection for anyone who lives in Israel and accidentally kills someone.
16-18. Suppose you hit someone with a piece of iron or a large stone or a dangerous wooden tool. If that person dies, then you are a murderer and must be put to death
19. by one of the victim's relatives. He will take revenge for his relative's death as soon as he finds you.
20-21. Or suppose you get angry and kill someone by pushing or hitting or by throwing something. You are a murderer and must be put to death by one of the victim's relatives.
22-24. But if you are not angry and accidentally kill someone in any of these ways, the townspeople must hold a trial and decide if you are guilty.