Deuteronomy 19:17

New Century Version

the two people who are arguing must stand in the presence of the Lord before the priests and judges who are on duty.

Cross References

Exodus 21:6

then the slave’s master must take him to God. The master is to take him to a door or doorframe and punch a hole through the slave’s ear using a sharp tool. Then the slave will serve that master all his life.

Exodus 22:8

But if the thief is never found, the owner of the house must make a promise before God that he has not stolen his neighbor’s things.

Ezekiel 44:24

“ ‘In court they will act as judges. When they judge, they will follow my teachings. They must obey my laws and my rules at all my special feasts and keep my Sabbaths holy.

Malachi 2:7

“A priest should teach what he knows, and people should learn the teachings from him, because he is the messenger of the Lord All-Powerful.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you; they must judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 17:9

Go to the priests who are Levites and to the judge who is on duty at that time. Ask them about the case, and they will decide.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, the sons of Levi, should come forward, because they have been chosen by the Lord your God to serve him and to give blessings in the Lord’s name. They are the ones who decide cases of quarreling and attacks.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If two people have an argument and go to court, the judges will decide the case. They will declare one person right and the other guilty.