Deuteronomy 21:8 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

O Lord, forgive your people Israel whom you have redeemed. Do not charge your people with the guilt of murdering an innocent person.’ Then they will be absolved of the guilt of this person’s blood.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Deuteronomy 21:1–9. UNDETECTED HOMICIDES.

If one is found slain — It is remarkable th…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Be merciful, O Lord, to your people Israel, whom you have
redeemed
Out of Egyptian bo…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

If a murderer could not be discovered, a solemn ceremony is prescribed for removing the guilt from the land, as an expression of dread and detestat…