Leviticus 24:23

23 Then Moses spoke to the people of Israel. They got the man who had spoken evil things against the Lord. They took him outside the camp. There they killed him by throwing stones at him. The people of Israel did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 24:23 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 24:23

And Moses spake unto the children of Israel
As the Lord had commanded him:

that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and
stone him with stones;
which were the instructions God had given to Moses upon inquiring his mind and will about this matter:

and the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses;
they took the blasphemer, and led him out of the camp, put their hands on him, and stoned him with stones till he died.

Leviticus 24:23 In-Context

21 " 'If anyone kills an animal, he must pay its owner. But if he kills a human being, he must be put to death.
22 The same law applies whether he is an outsider or an Israelite. I am the LORD your God.' "
23 Then Moses spoke to the people of Israel. They got the man who had spoken evil things against the Lord. They took him outside the camp. There they killed him by throwing stones at him. The people of Israel did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
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