Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 23:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him. liketh: Heb. is good for him”
Deuteronomy 23:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:16
He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.This verse expands the protection offered to escaped slaves (v. 15), granting them remarkable freedom and rights within Israel. The phrase 'dwell with thee' (yeshev immekha) denotes full residential rights, not mere temporary asylum. The slave could choose where to settle ('in that place which he shall choose') and wasn't confined to specific areas or subjected to restricted movement. The permission to select 'where it liketh him best' (batov l...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:16
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“the fatherless”
“nor the fatherless”
“and against the adulterers”
“not to be contentious”
“Take counsel”
“and personally drag you before the courts?”
“and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.”