Deuteronomy 19:17

God's Word

The two people involved must stand in the Lord’s presence, in front of the priests and judges who are serving at that time.

Cross References

Exodus 21:6

then his master must bring him to God. The master must bring him to the door or the doorframe and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he will be his slave for life.

Exodus 22:8

If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must be brought to God to find out whether or not he took his neighbor’s valuables.

Ezekiel 44:24

In all disputes the priests must act as judges and make decisions based on my laws. They must obey my rules and my regulations at all my festivals. They must observe holy days to worship me.

Malachi 2:7

“A priest’s lips should preserve knowledge. Then, because he is the messenger for the Lord of Armies, people will seek instruction from his mouth.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city that the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 17:9

Go to the Levitical priests and the judge who is serving at that time. Ask for their opinion, and they will give you their verdict

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, the descendants of Levi, must come forward. The Lord your God has chosen them to serve him as priests and to bless people in the Lord’s name. Their decision is final in all cases involving a disagreement or an assault.

Deuteronomy 25:1

This is what you must do whenever ⌞two⌟ people have a disagreement that is brought into court. The judges will hear the case and decide who’s right and who’s wrong.