Numbers 35:21

New Living Translation

Or if someone hates another person and hits him with a fist and he dies, it is murder. In such cases, the avenger must put the murderer to death when they meet.

Cross References

Genesis 4:14

You have banished me from the land and from your presence; you have made me a homeless wanderer. Anyone who finds me will kill me!”

Genesis 9:5

“And I will require the blood of anyone who takes another person’s life. If a wild animal kills a person, it must die. And anyone who murders a fellow human must die.

2 Samuel 14:11

Then she said, “Please swear to me by the Lord your God that you won’t let anyone take vengeance against my son. I want no more bloodshed.” “As surely as the Lord lives,” he replied, “not a hair on your son’s head will be disturbed!”

Ezekiel 16:38

I will punish you for your murder and adultery. I will cover you with blood in my jealous fury.

Numbers 35:19

The victim’s nearest relative is responsible for putting the murderer to death. When they meet, the avenger must put the murderer to death.

Numbers 35:20

So if someone hates another person and waits in ambush, then pushes him or throws something at him and he dies, it is murder.

Numbers 35:22

“But suppose someone pushes another person without having shown previous hostility, or throws something that unintentionally hits another person,