Numbers 35:16 net — “But if he hits someone with an iron tool so that he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.

NET Bible

"“But if he hits someone with an iron tool so that he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death."

— Numbers 35:16, NET Bible

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Numbers 35 — Context

13

These towns that you must give shall be your six towns for refuge.

14

“You must give three towns on this side of the Jordan, and you must give three towns in the land of Canaan; they must be towns of refuge.

15

These six towns will be places of refuge for the Israelites, and for the resident foreigner, and for the settler among them, so that anyone who kills any person accidentally may flee there.

16

“But if he hits someone with an iron tool so that he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.

17

If he strikes him by throwing a stone large enough that he could die, and he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.

18

Or if he strikes him with a wooden hand weapon so that he could die, and he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.

19

The avenger of blood himself must kill the murderer; when he meets him, he must kill him.

Numbers 35:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:16 say?
Numbers 35:16 in the NET Bible reads: ““But if he hits someone with an iron tool so that he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.”
Where is Numbers 35:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 16.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 35:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:16 in?
Numbers 35:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 35:16?
Numbers 35:16 reads (NET): ““But if he hits someone with an iron tool so that he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer must surely be put to death.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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