Ah, I see my problem. Exodus 22:2 was easy but I at first thought that he was saying "If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him (first)" was also a passage but he's saying Exodus 22:2 *supports* that concept.WildBill wrote:Thank you sir. It is in my Bible as well.TangoX-ray wrote:WildBill wrote:Can you provide a link to these references?Bitter Clinger wrote:Exodus 22 offers the case of self-defense by a homeowner against an intruding burglar. The Torah makes a clear distinction between a nighttime and daytime robbery – as does Texas law!
This passage from Exodus introduces the classic principle of self-defense, "If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him (first)." If there is homicidal intent, self-defense is more than permitted; it is required. This is a common principle of all legal systems, America's included and Texas especially!Exodus 22:2 (NIV) wrote:If a thief is caught breaking in at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?s ... ersion=NIV
At least, I think that's idea.