For the broader topic in Jewish and Christian context, see Divine retribution.
The retribution principle (often abbreviated RP) is a term used in Ancient Near East studies and Old Testament studies to refer to various forms of the belief that the righteous will prosper while the wicked will suffer.[1]
↑Walton, John H. (2017). The lost world of the Israelite conquest: covenant, retribution, and the fate of the Canaanites. Downers Grove. ISBN978-0-8308-9007-1. OCLC987909262.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)