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Deuteronomy 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Deuteronomy 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.”
Deuteronomy 1:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:16
Moses recalls his establishment of a judicial system based on Jethro's advice (Exodus 18:13-26). The appointment of 'captains over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens' created an efficient hierarchical structure for adjudicating disputes. This wasn't merely administrative convenience but theological necessity—Moses as sole judge couldn't bear the burden alone, and the people needed accessible justice. The delegation demonstrates both human limitation and God's provision of leaders to shepherd His people. It also establishes the principle that spiritual leadership requires shared responsibil...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:16
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“but judge righteous judgment.,Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.,,,,,,,,”
“and Christ Jesus”
“for the foreigner as well as the native-born: for I am Yahweh your God.',Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God., מִשְׁפַּט אֶחָד יִהְיֶה לָכֶם כַּגֵּר כָּאֶזְרָח יִהְיֶה כִּי אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם׃ ,Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for the home-born; for I am the LORD your God.”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man”
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”
“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.”