If he presents a sheep as his offering, he must present it before the Lord.

except for his close relative who is near to him: his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, his brother,

If there are still many years, in keeping with them he must refund most of the cost of his purchase for his redemption,

But Hobab said to him, “I will not go, but I will go instead to my own land and to my kindred.”

they will by no means see the land that I swore to their fathers, nor will any of them who despised me see it.

Nevertheless the Kenite will be consumed. How long will Asshur take you away captive?”

Then, if the guilty person is sentenced to a beating, the judge shall force him to lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of blows his wicked behavior deserves.

Even if your exiles are in the most distant land, from there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back.

I will sharpen my lightning-like sword, and my hand will grasp hold of the weapon of judgment; I will execute vengeance on my foes, and repay those who hate me!

But you must be loyal to the Lord your God, as you have been to this very day.

Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.

Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people from the east would attack them.

Gideon said to God, “If you really intend to use me to deliver Israel, as you promised, then give me a sign as proof.

Jephthah made a vow to the Lord, saying, “If you really do hand the Ammonites over to me,

Now yes, it is true that I am a guardian, but there is another guardian who is a closer relative than I am.

But the people refused to heed Samuel’s warning. Instead they said, “No! There will be a king over us!

Saul accepted Jonathan’s advice and took an oath, “As surely as the Lord lives, he will not be put to death.”

While I am still alive, extend to me the loyalty of the Lord, or else I will die!

But Saul swore an oath to her by the Lord, “As surely as the Lord lives, you will not incur guilt in this matter!”

David said to him, “If you leave with me you will be a burden to me.