Deuteronomy 21:7

God's Word

Then they must make this formal statement: “We didn’t commit this murder, and we didn’t witness it.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:8

The Lord is paying you back for all the blood you spilled in the family of Saul, whom you succeeded as king. The Lord is giving the kingship to your son Absalom. Now you’re in trouble because you’re a bloodthirsty man.”

Numbers 35:33

“You must not pollute the land where you live. Murder is what pollutes the land. The land where a murder was committed can never make peace with the Lord except through the death of the murderer.

Deuteronomy 21:6

All the leaders from the city which was nearest the murder victim must wash their hands over the dead heifer.

Deuteronomy 21:8

Lord, make peace with your people Israel, whom you freed. Don’t let the guilt of this unsolved murder remain among your people Israel.” Then there will be peace with the Lord despite the murder.