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Deuteronomy 19:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 19:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 19 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly , whom he hated not in time past; in: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Deuteronomy 19:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 19:4
And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past. The distinction between intentional murder and accidental killing demonstrates God's concern for justice based on intent and motive, not merely outcome. Divine law recognizes difference between malice and misfortune.The phrase killeth his neighbour ignorantly indicates unintentional homicide - death resulting from accident rather than deliberate action. God's justice system accounts for circumstances and intent, not merely external consequences...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 19:4
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“and for the stranger and for the foreigner living among them”
“who kills his neighbor unawares”
“even when Saul was king”
“for the king it is made ready. He has made its pyre deep and large with fire and much wood. Yahweh's breath”
“while his heart is hot”
“and”
“about two thousand cubits by measure. Don't come near to it”