Deuteronomy 19:17

New American Bible - revised edition

the two parties in the dispute shall appear in the presence of the Lord, in the presence of the priests and judges in office at that time,

Cross References

Exodus 21:6

his master shall bring him to God and there, at the door or doorpost, he shall pierce his ear with an awl, thus keeping him as his slave forever.

Exodus 22:8

In every case of dishonest appropriation, whether it be about an ox, or a donkey, or a sheep, or a garment, or anything else that has disappeared, where another claims that the thing is his, the claim of both parties shall be brought before God; the one whom God convicts must make twofold restitution to the other.

Ezekiel 44:24

In legal cases they shall stand as judges, judging according to my ordinances. They shall observe all my laws and statutes regarding all my appointed feasts, and they shall keep my sabbaths holy.

Malachi 2:7

For a priest’s lips preserve knowledge, and instruction is to be sought from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.

Deuteronomy 16:18

In all the communities which the Lord, your God, is giving you, you shall appoint judges and officials throughout your tribes to administer true justice for the people.

Deuteronomy 17:9

to the levitical priests or to the judge who is in office at that time. They shall investigate the case and then announce to you the decision.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, the descendants of Levi, shall come forward, for the Lord, your God, has chosen them to minister to him and to bless in the name of the Lord, and every case of dispute or assault shall be for them to decide.

Deuteronomy 25:1

When there is a dispute and the parties draw near for judgment, and a decision is given, declaring one party in the right and the other in the wrong,