Deuteronomy 17:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You should go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is serving at that time, and ask them for help. They will tell you what the right decision should be.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is instructing people to seek guidance from God's appointed religious and civil leaders when they need help making important decisions or resolving disputes.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was establishing Israel's judicial system before they entered the Promised Land. The Levites were the priestly tribe chosen to serve God and teach His laws to the people. This verse is part of instructions for a court system where difficult cases could be appealed to higher authorities at the central sanctuary.

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