Numbers 35:31

Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.

Cross-reference

Genesis 9:5 Allusion

Genesis 9:5 establishes God's demand for lifeblood—Numbers 35:31 applies that principle by forbidding ransom for a murderer's life.

Genesis 9:6 Allusion

Genesis 9:6 commands the death penalty for murder—Numbers 35:31 reinforces that by prohibiting ransom in place of execution.

Exodus 21:14 denies sanctuary to a deliberate murderer—Numbers 35:31 similarly denies any ransom, ensuring the death penalty is carried out.

Deuteronomy 19:11-13 applies the same rule: no pity or ransom for a deliberate murderer who flees to a city of refuge.

In 2 Samuel 12:13, David's repentance for murder is met with forgiveness, contrasting the law's no-ransom requirement.

1 Kings 2:28-34 shows Solomon executing Joab for past murders, strictly following the no-ransom law.

Psalm 51:14 Contrast

Psalm 51:14 is David's plea for deliverance from bloodguilt, contrasting the law's demand for execution without ransom.

Exodus 21:12 states the basic death penalty for murder, which Numbers 35:31 then clarifies cannot be commuted by ransom.

Exodus 21:30 allows ransom for a negligent ox-owner, in contrast to Numbers 35:31 which forbids it for deliberate murder.

Leviticus 24:17 repeats the death penalty for murder, reinforcing the law that Numbers 35:31 blocks ransom.

Deuteronomy 27:24 Related theme

Deuteronomy 27:24 curses secret murder, emphasizing the same prohibition that Numbers 35:31 enforces with no ransom.

2 Samuel 4:11 shows David executing assassins, applying the no-ransom rule to a specific case.

In 2 Chronicles 25:3, Amaziah executes his father's murderers, upholding the no-ransom law.

Exodus 21:23's 'life for life' principle applies to injury cases, while Numbers 35:31 specifically forbids ransom for deliberate murder.

In 2 Chronicles 33:25, the conspirators who killed King Amon are executed, reflecting the same principle.