Numbers 35:30-32

New International Reader's Version

³⁰ “ ‘Suppose a person kills someone. Then that person must be put to death as a murderer. But do it only when there are witnesses who can tell what happened. Do not put anyone to death if only one witness tells what happened.

³¹ “ ‘Do not accept payment for a murderer’s life. A murderer deserves to die. They must certainly be put to death.

³² “ ‘Do not accept payment for anyone who has run to a city for safety. Do not let them buy their freedom to return home. They must not go back and live on their own land before the high priest dies.