2 Samuel 21:4

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

The Gibeonites answered, “Silver and gold from Saul and his family are not enough. On the other hand, we don't have the right to put any Israelite to death.” David said, “I'll do whatever you ask.”

Cross References

Numbers 35:31

You cannot give someone money to escape the death penalty; you must pay with your own life!

Numbers 35:32

And if you have been proven innocent of murder and are living in a Safe Town, you cannot pay to go back home; you must stay there until the high priest dies.

Genesis 30:31

“How much do you want me to pay you?” Laban asked. Then Jacob told him: I don't want you to pay me anything. Just do one thing, and I'll take care of your sheep and goats.