Deuteronomy 1:17 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

and impartial in your judgments. Hear the cases of those who are poor as well as those who are rich. Don’t be afraid of anyone’s anger, for the decision you make is God’s decision. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.’

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

In these words Moses appears to combine the recollection of two distinct things:

The advice of Jethro (Exodus 18), by foll…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

You shall not respect persons in judgment
Or pass judgment, and give sentence according to the outward appearances, circumstan…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Moses reminds the people of the beneficial arrangement of their government, which could make them all secure and at ease, if it were not their own …