1 Kings 20:39

The English Standar Version

And as the king passed, he cried to the king and said, "Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and behold, a soldier turned and brought a man to me and said, 'Guard this man; if by any means he is missing, your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent[1] of silver.'

Cross References

1 Kings 20:40

And as your servant was busy here and there, he was gone." The king of Israel said to him, "So shall your judgment be; you yourself have decided it."

1 Kings 20:42

And he said to him, "Thus says the LORD, 'Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction,[2] therefore your life shall be for his life, and your people for his people.' "

2 Kings 10:24

Then they[5] went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and said, "The man who allows any of those whom I give into your hands to escape shall forfeit his life."

Job 36:18

Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing, and let not the greatness of the ransom turn you aside.

Psalm 49:7

Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life,

Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed on him.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts.

Jeremiah 48:10

"Cursed is he who does the work of the LORD with slackness, and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from bloodshed.