After the flood, He charged man with the responsibility to take the life of those who shed blood. The Law was both a civil and religious law, and has served as the basis for criminal justice in many other civilizations since first given by God 2. Unlike the Old Covenant, the New Covenant is not designed to govern or regulate civil governments a. Its purpose is to help man achieving and maintaining a right relationship with God c. So for the most part, it does not concern itself with telling men of the world how to regulate their civil affairs 2.
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.
For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. I appeal to Caesar. This command forbids killing with malice and premeditation 2. This is true to a certain extent, when it is not carried out quickly - cf.