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Deuteronomy 17:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 17:9

Verse 9 of 20

Scripture focus

And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and inquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:

Deuteronomy 17:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:9

Theological / Devotional

The priests. Compare chs. 19:17; 21:5. The king (2 Sam. 14:13; 15:2) or some person appointed by him (2 Sam. 15:3) might act as judge. The priests were the custodians of the law (Mal. 2:7), and the king and his appointees were the executors of it.

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