Numbers 35:24

Verse

then the congregation must judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.

American Standard Version (1901)

then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

Then let the meeting of the people be judge between the man responsible for the death and him who has the right of punishment for blood, acting by these rules:

Free Bible Version

then the community must judge between the killer and the avenger following these regulations.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:

One Unity Resource Bible

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these judgments.

Translation for Translators

the people of that city must decide whether the relative of the dead person has the right to get revenge, or whether the one who killed the other person truly did it ◄accidentally/without planning to do it►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In that case, the community must judge between the accused and the avenger of blood on the basis of these rules.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these judgments:

World English Bible

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.

Young's Literal Translation

then have the company judged between the smiter and the redeemer of blood, by these judgments.

Context

Six Cities of Refuge

²³or without looking drops a heavy stone that kills him, but he was not an enemy and did not intend to harm him,²⁴then the congregation must judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.²⁵The assembly is to protect the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge to which he fled, and he must live there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.

Summary

Numbers 35:24 establishes the principle of justice through the law of retribution, emphasizing that the punishment should fit the crime. This verse reflects the Old Testament concept of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,' which was meant to ensure fairness and deter wrongdoing. It underscores the importance of upholding righteousness and accountability within the community, promoting a sense of order and respect for the sanctity of life. Ultimately, this verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the need for justice to be administered with wisdom and equity.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

In such a case as this, the congregation was to judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood, according to the judgments before them. They were to rescue the innocent man from the avenger of blood, to bring him back to his (i.e., the nearest) city of refuge to which he had fled, that he might dwell there till the death of the high priest, who had been anointed with the holy oil.

Numbers 35:24

Six Cities of Refuge

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

then the congregation must judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.

American Standard Version (1901)

then the congregation shall judge between the smiter and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances;

Bible in Basic English

Then let the meeting of the people be judge between the man responsible for the death and him who has the right of punishment for blood, acting by these rules:

Free Bible Version

then the community must judge between the killer and the avenger following these regulations.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:

One Unity Resource Bible

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these judgments.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

In that case, the community must judge between the accused and the avenger of blood on the basis of these rules.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these judgments:

World English Bible

then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances.

Young's Literal Translation

then have the company judged between the smiter and the redeemer of blood, by these judgments.

Numbers 35:24

Verse

Context

Six Cities of Refuge

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Numbers 35:24

Six Cities of Refuge

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes