If the testimony of witnesses was considered, at least two witnesses had to substantiate a charge of intentional murder. ​ — Num.
وَفِي حَالِ وُجُودِ شُهُودٍ ،‏ مَا كَانَ ٱلْمُتَّهَمُ يُدَانُ بِٱلْقَتْلِ ٱلْعَمْدِيِّ إِلَّا إِذَا شَهِدَ عَلَيْهِ ٱثْنَانِ عَلَى ٱلْأَقَلِّ .‏ —‏ عد ٣٥ :‏ ٣٠‏ .‏