Deuteronomy 19:12
“Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thine eye shall not pity him,.... This is not said to the avenger of blood, who is not to be supposed to have any pity…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 19:1-13
This and the next two chapters contain enactments designed to protect human life, and to impress its sanctity on Israel.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 19:1-13
It was one of the precepts given to the sons of Noah that whoso sheddeth man's blood by man shall his blood be shed,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the elders of his city, etc.] It is not said who are to judge if wilful murder has been committed (for this see Jos…