6. And all the elders of that city, which is nearest to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.
7. Then they must answer and say, “Our hands have not shed this blood, and our eyes have not seen it.
8. Be merciful, O Lord, to Your people Israel, whom You have redeemed, and lay not innocent blood in the midst of Your people Israel.” And the blood guilt will be forgiven them.
9. In this way you are to remove the guilt of innocent blood from among you when you do that which is right in the eyes of the Lord.