Leviticus 24:17

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘Anyone who kills another human being must be put to death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:13

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You aren’t going to die.

2 Kings 11:16

So they grabbed her as she reached the place where the horses enter the palace grounds. There she was put to death.

Exodus 20:13

“Do not murder.

Leviticus 24:21

Whoever kills an animal must pay its owner. But if they kill a human being, they must be put to death.

Numbers 35:16

“ ‘Suppose a person uses an iron object to hit and kill someone. Then that person is a murderer and must be put to death.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“May anyone who kills their neighbor secretly be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 5:17

“Do not murder.