Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
General references
Bible References
The cause
Exodus 18:26
They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.
Deuteronomy 13:14
you are to inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable thing has happened among you,
Deuteronomy 17:8
“If a case is too difficult for you—concerning bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—cases disputed at your gates, you must go up to the place the Lord your God chooses.
1 Kings 3:16
Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.
Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Proverbs 29:7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor,
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
General references
Proverbs 31:9 Speak up, judge righteously,
and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.
and defend the cause of