Deuteronomy 17:9 meaning and explanation
You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case.
Deuteronomy 17:9, Berean Standard Bible
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Moses is instructing Israel on how to handle cases too hard for local judges, such as bloodshed, lawsuits or assault. The parties are to go up to the place the LORD will choose, meaning the central sanctuary, and consult the Levitical priests together with the judge serving at that time.
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