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Whenever any controversy shall come to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you shall warn them, that they not be guilty towards Yahweh, and so wrath come on you and on your brothers: this do, and you shall not be guilty.
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A Supreme Court for Justice
Commentators explain that this verse describes the establishment of a supreme court of appeal in Jerusalem. This central court was designed to handle the most difficult cases from other cities, such as distinguishing between murder and manslaughter ('blood and blood') and interpreting complex points of God's law. This ensured a higher, final authority for justice in the land.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 19:10
18th Century
Theologian
The Jews who “lived in the cities,” if dissatisfied with the decision given by the provincial judges, could therefore appeal the case to Jerusalem,…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 19:10
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 19:10
17th Century
Pastor
And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren
that dwell in their cities
Whe…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 19:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Whenever we return in peace to our homes, we ought to acknowledge God's providence in preserving our going out and coming in. And if we have been k…