Numbers 35:31

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Moreover you shall accept no ransom for the life of a murderer who is subject to the death penalty; a murderer must be put to death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:13

David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan said to David, “Now the Lord has put away your sin; you shall not die.

2 Samuel 21:4

The Gibeonites said to him, “It is not a matter of silver or gold between us and Saul or his house; neither is it for us to put anyone to death in Israel.” He said, “What do you say that I should do for you?”

Psalm 51:14

Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your deliverance.

Exodus 21:14

But if someone willfully attacks and kills another by treachery, you shall take the killer from my altar for execution.

Ezekiel 16:38

I will judge you as women who commit adultery and shed blood are judged, and bring blood upon you in wrath and jealousy.

Leviticus 24:17

Anyone who kills a human being shall be put to death.

Numbers 35:17

Or anyone who strikes another with a stone in hand that could cause death, and death ensues, is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death.

Numbers 35:30

If anyone kills another, the murderer shall be put to death on the evidence of witnesses; but no one shall be put to death on the testimony of a single witness.

Numbers 35:32

Nor shall you accept ransom for one who has fled to a city of refuge, enabling the fugitive to return to live in the land before the death of the high priest.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“Cursed be anyone who strikes down a neighbor in secret.” All the people shall say, “Amen!”