Judges

Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the Lord? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the Lord to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.

Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead there.

And the congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the valiantest, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.