Deuteronomy 24:16
The Scripture
(16) The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy 24 describes the duties of the priest concerning the altar and the offering, emphasizing that the priest must not eat the bread of the covenant and must not partake of the wine of the covenant. It also commands that the priest must offer the first fruits and the tithes to the Lord, showing the importance of separation and worship. The chapter highlights the priest’s role as a mediator between God and the people, maintaining purity and obedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Kings 14:5II Kings 14:6II Chronicles 25:4Jeremiah 31:29Jeremiah 31:30Ezekiel 18:20