Numbers 35:30

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘Suppose a person kills someone. Then that person must be put to death as a murderer. But do it only when there are witnesses who can tell what happened. Do not put anyone to death if only one witness tells what happened.

Cross References

Exodus 21:12

“Anyone who hits and kills someone else must be put to death.

Leviticus 24:17

“ ‘Anyone who kills another human being 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.

Numbers 35:31

“ ‘Do not accept payment for a murderer’s life. A murderer deserves to die. They must certainly be put to death.

Matthew 18:16

But what if they won’t listen to you? Then take one or two others with you. Scripture says, ‘Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.’ (Deuteronomy 19:15)

John 7:51

“Does our law find a man guilty without hearing him first? Doesn’t it want to find out what he is doing?”

2 Corinthians 13:1

This will be my third visit to you. Scripture says, “Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.” (Deuteronomy 19:15)

Deuteronomy 19:15

Suppose someone is charged with committing a crime of any kind. Then one witness won’t be enough to prove that person is guilty. Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.

Deuteronomy 27:24

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

1 Timothy 5:19

Don’t believe a charge against an elder unless two or three witnesses bring it.

Hebrews 10:28

Suppose someone did not obey the law of Moses. And suppose two or three witnesses made charges against them. That person would die without mercy.

Revelation 11:3

I will appoint my two witnesses. And they will prophesy for 1,260 days. They will be dressed in the rough clothes people wear when they’re sad.”