Numbers 35:21

21 or if he hits him in hostility with his hand, and he dies, the one that struck him will put to death the killer when meeting him.

Numbers 35:21 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 35:21

Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die
Give him a blow with his fist, on some part of his body where life is most in danger, and which issues in death:

he that smote him shall surely be put to death, for he is a murderer;
and therefore, according to the original law, ought to die, without reprieve or pardon; and notwithstanding this law made for cities of refuge, which were to be denied him:

the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer when he meeteth him:
that is, when he is condemned, as both the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan interpret it, after a hearing and trial of his case.

Numbers 35:21 In-Context

19 The blood avenger himself will put the killer to death; he must put him to death when meeting him.

20 If he shoves him in hatred, or he throws something at him with intention, and he dies,

21 or if he hits him in hostility with his hand, and he dies, the one that struck him will put to death the killer when meeting him.

22 " 'Or if in an instant he shoved him, not in hostility, or threw something at him without intention,

23 or with any stone, without seeing it dropped on him so that he dies, while [he was] not seeking his injury,