37 Bible Verses About Assault

Bible verses about Assault

Exploring what the Bible says about assault can be a path towards deeper understanding of God's will regarding justice, peace, and the sanctity of human life. These verses offer guidance on how to respond to violence, promote reconciliation, and value every individual as created in God's image. Studying these passages can illuminate the importance of protecting the vulnerable, seeking restorative justice, and living in a way that reflects Christ's love and compassion. Let scripture be a compass, directing us toward empathy, forgiveness, and a commitment to building a world where all are treated with dignity and respect.

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Judges 20:42 (KJV)

Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which came out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them.

Assault in the Bible: Verses on Violence & Justice

But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:

Deuteronomy 22:25KJV

And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.

Judges 20:5KJV

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

2 Samuel 13:14KJV

And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.

Genesis 19:5KJV

But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:

Genesis 19:4KJV

And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.

Genesis 19:9KJV

But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

Genesis 19:10KJV

Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

Psalms 56:1KJV

And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.

Genesis 34:2KJV

And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

Genesis 37:18KJV

And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?

Exodus 2:13KJV

For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.

Psalms 83:2KJV

Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 20:13KJV

And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

Exodus 21:18KJV

And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.

Isaiah 22:6KJV

And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Leviticus 26:7KJV

And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.

Isaiah 29:7KJV

But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;

Numbers 35:20KJV

And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

Numbers 35:16KJV

Thou shalt not kill.

Deuteronomy 5:17KJV

When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:

Deuteronomy 25:11KJV

For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

Deuteronomy 22:27KJV

And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

Judges 9:52KJV

Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses’ hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:

Isaiah 5:28KJV

But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.

Judges 19:25KJV

Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which came out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them.

Judges 20:42KJV

And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

2 Samuel 13:9KJV

And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben–hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.

1 Kings 20:26KJV

And Ishbi–benob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.

2 Samuel 21:16KJV

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

Psalms 11:2KJV

Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

Psalms 22:12KJV

From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.

Psalms 17:9KJV

They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;

Psalms 17:11KJV

Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome him.

2 Kings 16:5KJV

But Rab–shakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?

2 Kings 18:27KJV

That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

Psalms 64:4KJV

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Isaiah 50:6KJV

The Bible addresses assault not merely as physical violence, but also as verbal and emotional attacks, highlighting God's concern for the holistic well-being of individuals. These verses, spanning both the Old and New Testaments, underscore the inherent dignity and worth bestowed upon each person, created in God's image. They emphasize the importance of protecting the vulnerable, seeking justice for the oppressed, and pursuing reconciliation rather than retaliation. Ultimately, these scriptures call us to a higher standard of conduct, urging us to examine our own hearts and actions. Let us reflect on how we can cultivate gentleness, empathy, and respect in our interactions with others, striving to be agents of peace and healing in a world marred by conflict. May these verses inspire us to actively combat all forms of assault and to champion love, compassion, and justice in our daily lives.