Numbers 35:31

New Living Translation

Also, you must never accept a ransom payment for the life of someone judged guilty of murder and subject to execution; murderers must always be put to death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:13

Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.

2 Samuel 21:4

“Well, money can’t settle this matter between us and the family of Saul,” the Gibeonites replied. “Neither can we demand the life of anyone in Israel.” “What can I do then?” David asked. “Just tell me and I will do it for you.”

Psalm 51:14

Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.

Exodus 21:14

However, if someone deliberately kills another person, then the slayer must be dragged even from my altar and be put to death.

Ezekiel 16:38

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

Leviticus 24:17

“Anyone who takes another person’s life must be put to death.

Numbers 35:17

Or if someone with a stone in his hand strikes and kills another person, it is murder, and the murderer must be put to death.

Numbers 35:30

“All murderers must be put to death, but only if evidence is presented by more than one witness. No one may be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

Numbers 35:32

And never accept a ransom payment from someone who has fled to a city of refuge, allowing a slayer to return to his property before the death of the high priest.

Deuteronomy 27:24

‘Cursed is anyone who attacks a neighbor in secret.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’