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Deuteronomy 21:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 21:21

Verse 21 of 23

Scripture focus

And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

Deuteronomy 21:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:21

Theological / Devotional

Men of his city. The young man was incorrigible, yet the carrying out of so severe a penalty was not left to the father’s judgment; it was the solemn responsibility of the men of the city (see chapters 13:10; 17:5; 22:24). To discipline with severity was within the province of the parent (Proverbs 19:18), but not the carrying out of the death penalty. For other crimes that merited the death penalty, see Exodus 21:15, 17; Leviticus 20:2, 27; cf. Joshua 7:25.

Put evil away. See on chapter 19:20.

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