Deuteronomy 1:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I gave orders to your judges at that time, saying, 'Listen carefully to the disputes between your fellow Israelites, and make fair judgments between each person and their neighbor, and the foreigner who lives among you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is instructing the judges to listen carefully and make fair decisions for everyone - both Israelites and foreigners living among them.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is recounting how he established a judicial system when the Israelites were in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. As the nation grew larger, Moses couldn't handle all disputes himself, so he appointed judges to help maintain justice. This was part of organizing the people before they entered the Promised Land.

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