Bible Cross References
Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
Deuteronomy 1:17
Show no partiality in your decisions; judge everyone on the same basis, no matter who they are. Do not be afraid of anyone, for the decisions you make come from God. If any case is too difficult for you, bring it to me, and I will decide it.'
Deuteronomy 17:8-11
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"It may be that some cases will be too difficult for the local judges to decide, such as certain cases of property rights or of bodily injury or those cases that involve a distinction between murder and manslaughter. When this happens, go to the one place of worship chosen by the LORD your God,
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and present your case to the levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time, and let them decide the case.
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They will give their decision, and you are to do exactly as they tell you.
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Accept their verdict and follow their instructions in every detail.
Deuteronomy 19:15-19
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"One witness is not enough to convict someone of a crime; at least two witnesses are necessary to prove that someone is guilty.
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If any of you try to harm another by false accusations,
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both of you are to go to the one place of worship and be judged by the priests and judges who are then in office.
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The judges will investigate the case thoroughly; and if you have made a false accusation,
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you are to receive the punishment the accused would have received. In this way your nation will get rid of this evil.
Proverbs 18:13
Listen before you answer. If you don't, you are being stupid and insulting.