Deuteronomy 21:1

New Living Translation

“When you are in the land the Lord your God is giving you, someone may be found murdered in a field, and you don’t know who committed the murder.

Cross References

Genesis 4:10

But the Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground!

Psalm 5:6

You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.

Psalm 9:12

For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.

Proverbs 28:17

A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!

Isaiah 26:21

Look! The Lord is coming from heaven to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The earth will no longer hide those who have been killed. They will be brought out for all to see.

Acts 28:4

The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice will not permit him to live.”

Deuteronomy 19:10

That way you will prevent the death of innocent people in the land the Lord your God is giving you as your special possession. You will not be held responsible for the death of innocent people.

Deuteronomy 20:20

You may only cut down trees that you know are not valuable for food. Use them to make the equipment you need to attack the enemy town until it falls.

Deuteronomy 21:2

In such a case, your elders and judges must measure the distance from the site of the crime to the nearby towns.

Deuteronomy 3:18

“At that time I gave this command to the tribes that would live east of the Jordan: ‘Although the Lord your God has given you this land as your property, all your fighting men must cross the Jordan ahead of your Israelite relatives, armed and ready to assist them.