Deuteronomy 13
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 34
Chapter Summary
Enticers to idolatry, 9 are to be stoned to death. 12 Idolatrous cities are not to be spared.
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People & Context
The speaker, commanding Israel to reject all enticers to idolatry, even prophets, kin, or whole cities.
Timeline
If a prophet or dreamer gives a sign that comes true but leads the people to serve other gods, he must be put to death for speaking apostasy.
Deuteronomy 13:1-5If a close family member or friend secretly entices an Israelite to serve other gods, they must not be pitied or hidden, but stoned to death, with the accuser casting the first stone.
Deuteronomy 13:6-11If an entire Israelite city is drawn away by sons of Belial to serve other gods, the inhabitants and livestock must be put to the sword, and the city and its spoil burned completely as a perpetual heap.
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