Deuteronomy 21:3

New International Reader's Version

The elders from the town that is nearest to the body will get a young cow. It must never have been used for work. It must never have pulled a load.

Cross References

Jeremiah 31:18

“I have heard the groans of Ephraim’s people. They say, ‘You corrected us like a calf you were training. And we have been trained. Bring us back to you, and we will come back. You are the Lord our God.

Numbers 19:2

“Here is what the law I have commanded requires. Tell the Israelites to bring you a young red cow. It must not have any flaws at all. It must never have pulled a load.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set the tribe of Levi apart. He appointed them to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord. He wanted them to serve him. He told them to bless the people in his name. And they still do it today.

Deuteronomy 21:2

Then your elders and judges will go out to the field. They will measure the distance from the body to the nearby towns.

Deuteronomy 21:4

The elders must lead it down into a valley. The valley must not have been farmed. There must be a stream flowing through it. There in the valley the elders must break the cow’s neck.

Philippians 2:8

He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross!

1 Samuel 6:7

“Now then, get a new cart ready. Get two cows that have just had calves. Be sure the cows have never pulled a cart before. Tie the cart to them. But take their calves away and put them in a pen.