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A System of Justice
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a judicial hierarchy. When local courts encountered cases that were too difficult or contentious, they were to appeal to a higher, supreme court located at the central sanctuary. This system ensured a path to resolution for the most complex legal and moral disputes in the nation.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 17:8–13
18th Century
Theologian
The cases in question were those that the lower judges felt unable to decide satisfactorily, and so they referred them to their superiors ().
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 17:8–12
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 17:8–20. THE SUPREMACY IN ISRAEL OF THE WRITTEN LAW OF GOD.
If there arise a matter too…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 17:8
16th Century
Theologian
If there arise a matter too hard for thee. The principal office of the priests is here described under a single heading, namely, that they…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 17:8
17th Century
Pastor
If there arise a matter too hard for you in judgment
This is spoken to inferior judges in cities in the country, who…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 17:8–13
17th Century
Minister
Courts of judgment were to be set up in every city. Though their judgment did not have the Divine authority of an oracle, it was the judgment of wi…