Judges 8:19

Catholic Public Domain Version

He answered them: "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. As the Lord lives, if you had preserved them, I would not kill you."

Cross References

1 Kings 1:29

the king swore and said: "As the Lord lives, who has rescued my soul from all distress,

Numbers 35:19

The close relative of the deceased shall put to death the murderer; as soon as he apprehends him, he shall put him to death.

Judges 8:18

And he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men were those whom you killed at Tabor?" They responded, "They were like you, and one of them was like the son of a king."

Judges 8:20

And he said to Jether, his firstborn son, "Rise up, and put them to death." But he did not draw his sword. For he was afraid, being still a boy.

Ruth 3:13

Be at peace for this night. And when morning arrives, if he is willing to uphold the law of kinship for you, things will turn out well; but if he is not willing, then, I will take you, without any doubt, as the Lord lives. Sleep until morning."