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Numbers 35:19

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19“In such cases the avenger has a right to kill the murderer when he meets him—he can kill him on the spot.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death; when he meets him, he shall put him to death.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death; when the avenger comes upon the murderer, the avenger shall put the murderer to death.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The avenger of blood himself is to kill the murderer; when he finds him, he is to kill him.

NLTNew Living Translation

The victim’s nearest relative is responsible for putting the murderer to death. When they meet, the avenger must put the murderer to death.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The blood avenger himself will put the killer to death; he must put him to death when meeting him.

KJV 1900King James Version

The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.