Deuteronomy 17:4

Good News Translation

If you hear such a report, then investigate it thoroughly. If it is true that this evil thing has happened in Israel,

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We honor God for what he conceals; we honor kings for what they explain.

“According to our Law we cannot condemn people before hearing them and finding out what they have done.”

then kill all the people in that town and all their livestock too. Destroy that town completely.

by worshiping and serving other gods or the sun or the moon or the stars, contrary to the Lord's command.

then take them outside the town and stone them to death.

The judges will investigate the case thoroughly; and if you have made a false accusation,

“But if the charge is true and there is no proof that she was a virgin,