Numbers 35:21

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

or in enmity struck him down with his hand, so that he died, then he who struck the blow shall be put to death; he is a murderer; the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meets him.

Cross References

Genesis 4:14

Behold, thou hast driven me this day away from the ground; and from thy face I shall be hidden; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will slay me.”

Genesis 9:5

For your lifeblood I will surely require a reckoning; of every beast I will require it and of man; of every man's brother I will require the life of man.

2 Samuel 14:11

Then she said, “Pray let the king invoke the Lord your God, that the avenger of blood slay no more, and my son be not destroyed.” He said, “As the Lord lives, not one hair of your son shall fall to the ground.”

Ezekiel 16:38

And I will judge you as women who break wedlock and shed blood are judged, and bring upon you the blood of wrath and jealousy.

Numbers 35:19

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death; when he meets him, he shall put him to death.

Numbers 35:20

And if he stabbed him from hatred, or hurled at him, lying in wait, so that he died,

Numbers 35:22

“But if he stabbed him suddenly without enmity, or hurled anything on him without lying in wait,