Deuteronomy 27:24

24 " "God's curse on anyone who secretly commits murder.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:24 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:24

Cursed [be] he that smiteth his neighbour secretly
And kills him, and the murder is not known; the curse of God follows such, and overtakes them sooner or later. Some interpret this of smiting with the tongue, of secret backbiting and slander; so the Targum of Jonathan,

``that smiteth with the third tongue;''

or false accusation: and all the people shall say Amen;
as disapproving of and condemning such a practice, even slander, and especially murder.

Deuteronomy 27:24 In-Context

22 " "God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his sister or half sister.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

23 " "God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his mother-in-law.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

24 " "God's curse on anyone who secretly commits murder.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

25 " "God's curse on anyone who accepts money to murder an innocent person.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

26 " "God's curse on anyone who does not obey all of God's laws and teachings.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'