maaalueelta
Ma'alue'ela is a term used in the context of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Numbers. It refers to a place of refuge, a sanctuary where a person could flee to avoid being killed by a fellow Israelite. The concept of ma'alue'ela is rooted in the principle of "an eye for an eye," which was a common practice in ancient societies. However, the Bible introduced the idea of a third party, the ma'alue'ela, to prevent the cycle of revenge and to protect the innocent.
The establishment of ma'alue'ela was a response to the frequent conflicts and murders among the Israelites.
The ma'alue'ela system was not a permanent solution but a temporary measure to address the immediate problem