Deuteronomy 22:18

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Then the leaders of that town must take that man and punish him.

Cross References

Exodus 18:21

But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders.

Exodus 21:22

“Two men might be fighting and they might hurt a pregnant woman. This might make the woman give birth to her babies {before their time}. If the woman was not hurt badly, [137] then the man who hurt her must pay a fine. The woman’s husband will decide how much the man must pay. The judges will help the man decide how much the fine will be.

Deuteronomy 1:9

Moses said, “At that time I told you I couldn’t take care of you by myself.

Deuteronomy 22:17

This man has told lies against my daughter. He said, “I did not find the proof that your daughter is a virgin.’ But here is the proof that my daughter was a virgin.”’ Then they should show the cloth [135] to the town leaders.

Deuteronomy 22:19

They must fine him 40 ounces of silver. [136] They must give the money to the girl’s father because her husband brought shame to an Israelite girl. And the girl must continue to be the man’s wife. He can’t divorce her all his life.