Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 1:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 1:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 1 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
Deuteronomy 1:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:13
Moses' instruction to choose leaders 'wise and understanding, and known among your tribes' establishes three essential leadership qualifications: wisdom (practical discernment), understanding (intellectual capability), and reputation (proven character). The participatory element—'Take you'—shows that leadership selection involved communal discernment, not autocratic appointment. God values both competence and character, with public recognition validating private virtue.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:13
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“such as fear God: men of truth”
“Gather to me seventy men of the elders of Israel”
“It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.,Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.,,,,,,,,”