Exo 21:12-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 21:12-17: 21:12-17 The crimes of murder, kidnapping, and dishonoring one’s parents warranted the death penalty. A murderer forfeits his own life, and human life is so precious that even an accidental death cannot be overlooked. The place of refuge (see Num 35:6-28 ) was a place where an accidental killer could go so that the family of the deceased could not take vengeance (see study notes on Num 35:6-34).

a21:12-17►

bNum 35:6-28►

d1 Kgs 2:28-33►

‏ Exodus 21:12-14

Summary for Exod 21:12-17: 21:12-17 ^a The crimes of murder, kidnapping, and dishonoring one’s parents warranted the death penalty. A murderer forfeits his own life, and human life is so precious that even an accidental death cannot be overlooked. The place of refuge (see Num 35:6-28 ^b) was a place where an accidental killer could go so that the family of the deceased could not take vengeance (see study notes on Num 35:6-34).
21:14 ^c dragged ... from my altar: See 1 Kgs 2:28-33 ^d.