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Deuteronomy 17:9 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:”
Deuteronomy 17:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:9
The priests the Levites (הַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם, hakohanim halviyim)—Levitical priests serving at the central sanctuary possessed both theological training and judicial authority. The judge that shall be in those days—civil magistrate alongside priests, ensuring both religious and civil dimensions receive expertise.Enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment (דְּבַר הַמִּשְׁפָּט, dvar hamishpat)—'the word of justice/judgment.' Their decision binds because they represent God's throne of justice. This combines theological interpretation (priests) with practical jurisprudence (judg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:9
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“And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they shall judge it according to my judgments: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall hallow my sabbaths.”
“saying:”
“and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.”
“Come”
“between whom the controversy is”