There he was required to remain until the death of the high priest, which could mean that an unintentional manslayer was separated from his family and home for years.
ولكن إذا افلت رأس الفأس من المقبض وقتل شخصا ما ،‏ وجب على الحطاب ان يهرب الى احدى مدن الملجإ .‏