Deuteronomy 19:17
The Scripture
(17) Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Moses reminds the people that they must show mercy to a neighbor, even a foreigner, and punish those who harm them. He also instructs that a man who kills a fellow Israelite shall be put to death, and that the community must uphold these laws. The chapter emphasizes the importance of justice and compassion in maintaining peace.
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