Deuteronomy 21:7 KJV
And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
Deuteronomy 21:5–9 KJV Chapter Context
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And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried:
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And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
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And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
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Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel’s charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them.
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So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.