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Deuteronomy 1:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 1:13

Verse 13 of 46

Scripture focus

Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

Deuteronomy 1:13 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

Take you. Literally, “present ye,” or “choose” you (RSV).

Wise. The word thus translated may refer to skill in technical work (Isa. 3:3; Jer. 10:9), wisdom in administration (Gen. 41:33, 39), shrewd men (2 Sam. 13:3), and educated men (Ex. 7:11).

Understanding. From a noun whose root means “to discern,” “to be intelligent,” “to be discreet,” “to have ability to teach.”

Known. That is, “experienced” (see Ex. 18:21, 25). They were recognized to be men of competence and experience.

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