2 Samuel 21:3

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Summary

Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?

Wherewith

Bible References

Wherewith

And it cometh to pass, on the morrow, that Moses saith unto the people, 'Ye -- ye have sinned a great sin, and now I go up unto Jehovah, if so be I atone for your sin.'

and he hath laid his hand on the head of the burnt-offering, and it hath been accepted for him to make atonement for him;

If a man sin against a man, then hath God judged him; but if against Jehovah a man sin, who doth pray for him?' and they hearken not to the voice of their father, though Jehovah hath delighted to put them to death.

With what do I come before Jehovah? Do I bow to God Most High? Do I come before Him with burnt-offerings? With calves -- sons of a year?

and with blood almost all things are purified according to the law, and apart from blood-shedding forgiveness doth not come.

for it is impossible for blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.