Deuteronomy 17:7-9

International Standard Version

⁷ Let the witnesses^[a] be the first to begin executing them, then the rest of^[b] the people are to follow. By doing this you will purge evil from among you.”

Deciding Difficult Cases

⁸ “If a case is too difficult for you to decide with respect to bloodshed,^[c] civil claims,^[d] assault and battery,^[e] or other matters of dispute within your courts,^[f] bring^[g] it to the place that the Lord your God will choose. ⁹ Present the case^[h] to the Levitical priest or the judge at that time. When you have inquired and they have announced the verdict,