Numbers 35:17 kjv — And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surel…

King James Version

"And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death."

— Numbers 35:17, King James Version

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Numbers 35 — Context

14

Ye shall give three cities on this side Jordan, and three cities shall ye give in the land of Canaan, which shall be cities of refuge.

15

These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.

16

And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

17

And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

18

Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

19

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

20

But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;

Numbers 35:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:17 say?
Numbers 35:17 in the King James Version reads: “And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.”
Where is Numbers 35:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 17.
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 35:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:17 in?
Numbers 35:17 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 35:17?
Numbers 35:17 reads (KJV): “And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall 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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