Deuteronomy 21:7

New Living Translation

Then they must say, ‘Our hands did not shed this person’s blood, nor did we see it happen.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:8

“The Lord is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the Lord has given it to your son Absalom. At last you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are a murderer!”

Numbers 35:33

This will ensure that the land where you live will not be polluted, for murder pollutes the land. And no sacrifice except the execution of the murderer can purify the land from murder.

Deuteronomy 21:6

“The elders of the town must wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken.

Deuteronomy 21:8

O Lord, forgive your people Israel whom you have redeemed. Do not charge your people with the guilt of murdering an innocent person.’ Then they will be absolved of the guilt of this person’s blood.