The Bible verse "a time to kill" appears in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which states "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to kill, and a time to heal". Some commentators say that this verse could refer to:
The consequences of sickness and plague
Killing to defend the innocent, such as through law enforcement or self-defense
Others say that Solomon's observations in this poem are not concerned with the ethics of killing and murder, but rather are about asserting central facts of life. The poem is said to show God's timing and sovereignty in all things, and to invite people to have a perspective of balance and trust in the Lord.
