Deuteronomy 17:4

New International Version

and this has been brought to your attention, then you must investigate it thoroughly. If it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,

Cross References

John 7:51

“Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing?”

Deuteronomy 19:18

The judges must make a thorough investigation, and if the witness proves to be a liar, giving false testimony against a fellow Israelite,

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

Deuteronomy 17:3

and contrary to my command has worshiped other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or the moon or the stars in the sky,

Deuteronomy 17:5

take the man or woman who has done this evil deed to your city gate and stone that person to death.

Deuteronomy 22:20

If, however, the charge is true and no proof of the young woman’s virginity can be found,

Deuteronomy 13:15

you must certainly put to the sword all who live in that town. You must destroy it completely, both its people and its livestock.