Deuteronomy 24:16

The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 14:6, Amaziah spares the assassins' children, citing this law — a direct application of individual responsibility.

2 Chronicles 25:4 also records Amaziah following this law by not executing the children — a faithful adherence.

Jeremiah 31:30 restates that each dies for their own sin, directly echoing the principle here.

Ezekiel 18:20 expands on this same principle: the child not sharing the parent's guilt — a clear parallel.

1 Samuel 22:16 shows Saul ordering the death of Ahimelech's entire household — a stark violation of this law.

2 Kings 9:26 recalls the blood of Naboth and his sons — the sons were killed with their father, violating this principle.

Daniel 6:24 Contrast

In Daniel 6:24, the accusers' wives and children are thrown to lions — a clear violation of individual responsibility.

Jeremiah 31:29 quotes a proverb where children suffer for parents' sins — the opposite of this individual responsibility principle.