Deuteronomy 17:8-9

Difficult Cases

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8} “If a case is too difficult for you—concerning bloodshed,^(A) lawsuits,^(B) or assaults^(C)—cases disputed at your gates,^(D) you must go up to the place the Lord your God chooses. ^{Tools
9} You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Ask, and they will give you a verdict in the case.

Cross references:

A. Deuteronomy 17:8: Exodus 21:12-14; Exodus 21:18-25; Numbers 35:9-34; Deuteronomy 19:1-13; Deuteronomy 25:7

B. Deuteronomy 17:8: Exodus 22:6-14

C. Deuteronomy 17:8: Exodus 21:22-26; Leviticus 24:19-20

D. Deuteronomy 17:8: Deuteronomy 21:19; Deuteronomy 22:15