Deuteronomy 19:12

God's Word

If someone does this, the leaders of your city must send for that person. They must take him from that city and hand him over to the relative who has the authority to avenge the death. He must die.

Cross References

Genesis 9:5

In addition, I will demand your blood for your life. I will demand it from any animal or from any person. I will demand the life of any person ⌞who kills⌟ another person.

2 Samuel 14:7

Then the entire family turned against me. They said, ‘Give us the man who killed his brother so that we can kill him because he took his brother’s life. We’re going to destroy the one who ⌞now⌟ would be the heir.’ In this way they wish to extinguish the ⌞one⌟ burning coal that is left for me. They will not let my husband’s name or descendants remain on the face of the earth.”

Exodus 21:14

But whenever someone becomes so angry that he plans to kill his neighbor, you must take him away from my altar and put him to death.

Deuteronomy 19:11

Suppose someone hates another person, waits in ambush for him, attacks him, takes his life, and runs to one of these cities.

Deuteronomy 19:13

They must have no pity on him. The guilt of murdering an innocent person must be removed from Israel. Then things will go well for Israel.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“Whoever kills another person secretly will be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.