Numbers 35:31

New Century Version

“ ‘Don’t take money to spare the life of a murderer who should be put to death. A murderer must be put to death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:13

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan answered, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You will not die.

2 Samuel 21:4

The Gibeonites said to David, “We cannot demand silver or gold from Saul or his family. And we don’t have the right to kill anyone in Israel.” Then David asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Psalm 51:14

God, save me from the guilt of murder, God of my salvation, and I will sing about your goodness.

Exodus 21:14

But if someone plans and murders another person on purpose, put him to death, even if he has run to my altar for safety.

Ezekiel 16:38

I will punish you as women guilty of adultery or as murderers are punished. I will put you to death because I am angry and jealous.

Leviticus 24:17

“ ‘Whoever kills another person must be put to death.

Numbers 35:17

Anyone who takes a rock and kills a person with it is a murderer. He must be put to death.

Numbers 35:30

“ ‘If anyone kills a person, the murderer may be put to death only if there are witnesses. No one may be put to death with only one witness.

Numbers 35:32

“ ‘If someone has run to a city of safety, don’t take money to let the person go back home before the high priest dies.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“Anyone will be cursed who kills a neighbor secretly.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”