Stoning

A form of punishment (Lev. 20:2; 24:14; Deut. 13:10; 17:5; "22:21) prescribed for certain offences. Of Achan (Josh. 7:25)," "Naboth (1 Kings 21), Stephen (Acts 7:59), Paul (Acts 14:19; 2" Cor. 11:25).