Blood for blood?

Should he who sheds man's blood face his blood being shed by man?

Another incident occurred yesterday. A master's student was returning from evening lectures and took a dark path, where he encountered robbers. They attempted to rob him, but he resisted. Unfortunately, the robbers pushed him into an oncoming vehicle, resulting in his death. Now, the question arises: should these individuals be killed when apprehended?

The Bible states in the Old Testament that, Genesis 9:6, "Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed." What about our current day? In the New Testament day and age. Did Jesus ever support mob Justice? No. Previously, I wrote about lynching, and I stated clearly that lynching is wrong.  

  There is a distinct difference between a thief who steals bread or a phone and a robber armed with a knife or machete, intending to steal, kill, and destroy. Both stealing and robbing are wrong, but we must differentiate between the two when administering justice.

Now, let's address the question of instant mob justice for a robber who has committed murder on the spot. We can find some instances in the Bible to shed light on this matter. Isaiah 26:21 states, "See, the Lord is coming out of His dwelling to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The earth will disclose the blood shed on it; the earth will conceal its slain no more."

I stated this scripture because only God can decide the punishment to give a person for his offence.

 I will conclude with a question: if, in the sight of God, the mob that administers justice by killing those who have also killed others is considered innocent, then let it be so. However, if they are not innocent, should they also be killed by others because they have also shed blood? Only God knows.