1 Kings 20:39

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And as the king passed by, he cried to the king, and said: Thy servant went out to fight hand to hand. And when a certain man was run away, one brought him to me, and said: Keep this man; and if he shall slip away, thy life shall be for his life, or thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:24

And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings. But Jehu had prepared him fourscore men without, and said to them: If any of the men escape, whom I have brought into your hands, he that letteth him go shall answer life for life.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.

Proverbs 6:35

Nor will he yield to any man's prayers, nor will he accept for satisfaction ever so many gifts.

Psalm 49:7

Hear, O my people, and I will speak: O Israel, and I will testify to thee: I am God, thy God.

Job 36:18

Therefore let not anger overcome thee to oppress any man: neither let multitude of gifts turn thee aside.

1 Kings 20:42

And he said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man worthy of death, thy life shall be for his life, and thy people for his people.

Exodus 21:30

And if they set a price upon him, he shall give for his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

1 Kings 20:40

And whilst I in a hurry turned this way and that on a sudden he was not to be seen. And the king of Israel said to him: This is thy judgment, which thyself hast decreed.

Jeremiah 48:10

Cursed be he that doth the work of the Lord deceitfully: and cursed be he that withholdeth his sword from blood.