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Deuteronomy 1:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 1:16

Verse 16 of 46

Scripture focus

And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear [the causes] between your brethren, and judge righteously between [every] man and his brother, and the stranger [that is] with him.

Deuteronomy 1:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:16

Theological / Devotional

Charged. That is, instructed or gave orders to.

The stranger. A reference to the non-Hebrew who became a proselyte. He was to receive equally fair treatment with the Jew. Uprightness and impartiality in decisions were to mark the professional work of the judges.

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