Deuteronomy 21:4

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Ezekiel 36:9

I am concerned about you. I will do good things for you. Farmers will plow your ground. They will plant seeds in it.

Deuteronomy 21:3

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.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, who are sons of Levi, will step forward. The Lord your God has chosen them to serve him. He wants them to bless the people in his name. He wants them to decide all cases that have to do with people arguing and attacking others.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ also suffered once for sins. The one who did what is right suffered for those who don’t do right. He suffered to bring you to God. His body was put to death. But the Holy Spirit brought him back to life.

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.