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Deuteronomy 16:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 16:18

Verse 18 of 22

Scripture focus

Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.

Deuteronomy 16:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:18

Theological / Devotional

Make thee. Literally, “appoint for thyself.” Compare the appointment by Moses of judges to settle disputes among the people (Ex. 18:21-26; Deut. 1:12-18).

In all thy gates. Or, “in all your towns” (RSV). This refers to the appointment of local judges. Judicial procedure was later augmented by the appointment of the priests as a court of final appeal (ch. 17:8, 9).

Just judgment. Literally, “judgments of righteousness” (see ch. 1:16).

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