Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in the law in the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.
As it is written
General references
Bible References
As it is written
Deuteronomy 24:16
"Fathers must not be put to death on account of their children's sin; nor shall children die on account of their fathers' sin. Each person is to be put to death for his own sin.
2 Kings 14:5
Later on, as soon as he was in firm control of his kingdom, he executed the servants who had murdered his father the king,
Jeremiah 31:29
"In those days people will no longer say, "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, but the children's teeth have been set on edge.'
Ezekiel 18:4
Look! Every living soul belongs to me the father's as well as the son's. So pay attention! The person who keeps on sinning is going to die."
General references
Deuteronomy 24:16
"Fathers must not be put to death on account of their children's sin; nor shall children die on account of their fathers' sin. Each person is to be put to death for his own sin.