Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 21:19 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;”
Deuteronomy 21:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:19
Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city—The requirement for both parents to physically tapsu ("lay hold") and escort the son demonstrates their united testimony. This isn't vengeful anger but sorrowful necessity. Unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place—Ziqnei iro ("elders of his city") were the judicial authority. Sha'ar meqomo ("gate of his place") refers to the city gate where legal proceedings occurred in ancient Israel.The gate was the public square, marketplace, and courthouse—the place of official business (R...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:19
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“and they shall measure to the cities which are round about him who is slain:”
“when anyone still prophesies”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“then his brother's wife shall go up to the gate to the elders”