1 Kings 20:39

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When the king passed by, the disciple called to him. “I went to fight in the battle. A man turned around and brought a prisoner to me. He said, ‘Guard this prisoner. If he gets away, you will pay for his life with your own life or be fined 75 pounds of silver.’

Cross References

1 Kings 20:40

But while I was busy doing other things, he got away.” The king of Israel told him, “That’s your own penalty. You have determined it yourself.”

1 Kings 20:42

The prophet told him, “This is what the Lord says: You let the man go. He was claimed by God and should have been killed. For that reason your life will be taken in place of his life and your people in place of his people.”

2 Kings 10:24

So they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. But Jehu had stationed 80 of his men outside. He said ⌞to them⌟, “If any of the people I’m putting in your hands escape, you will pay for their lives with yours.”

Job 36:18

Be careful that you are not led astray with riches. Don’t let a large bribe turn you ⌞to evil ways⌟.

Psalm 49:7

No one can ever buy back another person or pay God a ransom for his life.

Exodus 21:30

However, if only a cash settlement is demanded from the owner, the bull’s owner may save his life by paying whatever price is demanded of him.

Proverbs 13:8

A person’s riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.

Proverbs 6:35

No amount of money will change his mind. The largest bribe will not satisfy him.

Jeremiah 48:10

Cursed are those who neglect doing the Lord’s work. Cursed are those who keep their swords from killing.