Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.
You must appoint judges and officers in all the towns that the LORD your God gives you, throughout all your tribes. They must judge the people fairly and justly.
God is commanding His people to establish a fair justice system with honest judges in every community.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepared to settle in the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the need to appoint judges and officers at the city gates, which were key locations for public gatherings, trade, and legal proceedings in ancient Near Eastern culture. These instructions aimed to ensure that justice was administered fairly among the tribes, reflecting God's desire for a righteous society.
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