According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.
You must follow the teaching of the law that they give you and obey the decisions they make for you. Don't turn away from what they tell you, not to the right or to the left.
This verse is telling the Israelites to carefully obey the religious and legal guidance given by their appointed judges and priests without deviating from their instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, establishing a framework for governance and justice in their new society. This verse specifically instructs the people to obey the rulings of priests and judges who interpret God's law, emphasizing the importance of unified adherence to prevent division or idolatry. This command was crucial in a theocratic nation where maintaining covenant faithfulness was key to their survival and relationship with God.
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