Swift execution protected the Promised Land from becoming defiled, for Jehovah commanded: “You must not pollute the land in which you live, for [the shedding of human] blood pollutes the land. ” ​ — Num.
Oli ju Jehoova öelnud: „Te ei tohi rüvetada maad, kus te elate, sest veri [inimvere valamine] rüvetab maad. ”