1 Kings 20:39

New American Bible - revised edition

As the king was passing, he called out to the king and said: “Your servant went into the thick of the battle, and suddenly someone turned and brought me a man and said, ‘Guard this man. If he is missing, you shall have to pay for his life with your life or pay out a talent of silver.’

Cross References

1 Kings 20:40

But while your servant was occupied here and there, the man disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him, “That is your sentence. You have decided it yourself.”

1 Kings 20:42

He said to him: “The Lord says, Because you have set free the man I put under the ban, your life shall pay for his life, your people for his people.”

2 Kings 10:24

Then they proceeded to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty troops outside with this warning, “Any of you who lets someone escape of those whom I shall deliver into your hands shall pay life for life.”

Job 36:18

Let not anger at abundance entice you, nor great bribery lead you astray.

Psalm 49:7

Of those who trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches?

Exodus 21:30

If, however, a fine is imposed on him, he must pay in ransom for his life whatever amount is imposed on him.

Proverbs 13:8

People’s riches serve as ransom for their lives, but the poor do not even hear a threat.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not consider any restitution, nor be satisfied by your many bribes.

Jeremiah 48:10

Cursed are they who do the Lord’s work carelessly, cursed those who keep their sword from shedding blood.