1 Kings 20:39

New English Translation

When the king passed by, he called out to the king, “Your servant went out into the heat of the battle, and then a man turned aside and brought me a prisoner. He told me, ‘Guard this prisoner. If he ends up missing for any reason, you will pay with your life or with a talent of silver.’

Cross References

1 Kings 20:40

Well, it just so happened that while your servant was doing this and that, he disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him, “Your punishment is already determined by your own testimony.”

1 Kings 20:42

The prophet then said to him, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Because you released a man I had determined should die, you will pay with your life and your people will suffer instead of his people.’”

2 Kings 10:24

They went inside to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside. He had told them, “If any of the men inside get away, you will pay with your lives!”

Job 36:18

Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

Psalm 49:7

Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother; he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price

Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is set for him, then he must pay the redemption for his life according to whatever amount was set for him.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not consider any compensation; he will not be willing, even if you multiply the compensation.

Jeremiah 48:10

A curse on anyone who is lax in doing the Lord’s work! A curse on anyone who keeps from carrying out his destruction!