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Deuteronomy 21:2 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:”
Deuteronomy 21:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:2
Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain. The measuring determines which city bears primary responsibility for the ritual cleansing. Geographical proximity indicates which community should have provided protection and pursued justice.The involvement of elders and thy judges indicates official legal action, not private response. Community leadership must investigate and take responsibility, demonstrating that justice is communal obligation requiring authorized oversight.The careful measuring unto the cities s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:2
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“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good”