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Justice at the Gates
Commentators explain that the execution for idolatry was a public act, taking place "at the gates" of the city. This served a practical purpose by providing an open space for the community to witness and participate. Some Jewish traditions, noted by scholars, suggest it was the very gate where the idolatry was committed, directly linking the punishment to the place of the crime.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 17:2–7
18th Century
Theologian
Compare Deuteronomy 13:1 and following. Here special reference is made to the legal forms to be adopted, Deuteronomy 17:5–7. The sentenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 17:2–7
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 17:2–7. EVERY IDOLATER TO BE STONED.
If there is found ... man or woman. —This sec…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 17:5
17th Century
Pastor
You shall bring forth that man or that woman who have
committed the wicked thing
Idol…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
No creature which had any blemish was to be offered in sacrifice to God. We are thus called to remember the perfect, pure, and spotless sacrifice o…