Numbers 35:20-21

20And if he pushed him out of hatred or hurled something at him, alying in wait, so that he died, 21or in enmity struck him down with his hand, so that he died, then he who struck the blow shall be put to death. He is a murderer. bThe avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.

Deuteronomy 27:24

24 c“‘Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

2 Samuel 3:27

27And when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him privately, dand there he struck him ein the stomach, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

2 Samuel 20:9-10

9And Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand fto kiss him. 10But Amasa did not observe the sword that was in Joab’s hand. gSo Joab struck him with it hin the stomach and spilled his entrails to the ground without striking a second blow, and he died.

Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri.
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