Numbers 35:28
Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge until the death of the high priest: but after the death of the high priest the slayer shall return into the land of his possession.
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English Standard Version
For he must remain in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest, but after the death of the high priest the manslayer may return to the land of his possession.
New International Version
The accused must stay in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest; only after the death of the high priest may he return to his own property.
Catholic Public Domain Version
For the fugitive ought to have resided in the city, until the death of the high priest. Then, after he is dead, the one who has killed shall be returned to his own land