He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The case in question is that of a slave who fled from a pagan master to the holy land. It is of course assumed that the refugee was not fleeing fro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Deuteronomy 23:15–16REFUGEES.

Thou shalt not deliver ... the servant. —Even on Isra…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He shall dwell in thee, [even] among you
This seems to confirm the sense of it, being a stranger, a: proselyte serva…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is honorable to shelter and protect the weak, provided they are not wicked. Proselytes and converts to the truth should be treated with particul…

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