Deuteronomy 17:10

Verse

You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you,

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt do according to the tenor of the sentence which they shall show thee from that place which Jehovah shall choose; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they shall teach thee:

Bible in Basic English

And you are to be guided by the decision they give in the place named by the Lord, and do whatever they say:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt do whatsoever they shall say, that preside in the place, which the Lord shall choose, and what they shall teach thee,

Free Bible Version

You must abide by the decision they give you there at the place the Lord will choose. Make sure you do everything they tell you to do,

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou shalt do according to that thing which they of that place (which the Lord hath chosen) shewe thee, and thou shalt obserue to doe according to all that they informe thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of that place which the LORD shall choose shall shew thee; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee:

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall do according to the decisions of the verdict which they shall give you from that place which Adonai chooses. You shall observe to do according to all that they shall teach you:

Translation for Translators

After they make their decision, you must do what they tell you to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must follow the law given to you at the place Yahweh will choose as his sanctuary. You will be careful to do everything that they direct you to do.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of that place which the LORD shall choose shall show thee; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee:

World English Bible

You shall do according to the decisions of the verdict which they shall give you from that place which Yahweh chooses. You shall observe to do according to all that they shall teach you.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast done according to the tenor of the word which they declare to thee ([they] of that place which Jehovah doth choose; and thou hast observed to do according to all that they direct thee.

Context

Courts of Law

⁹You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case.¹⁰You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you,¹¹according to the terms of law they give and the verdict they proclaim. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from the decision they declare to you.

Summary

This verse emphasizes the importance of following the decisions and judgments of the appointed judges and officials in Israel. It highlights the need for obedience to God's chosen leaders, as they act as representatives of His authority. By respecting and adhering to their rulings, the people demonstrate their reverence for God and His laws. This principle promotes order, justice, and unity within the community, ensuring that God's will is upheld and honored.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shalt do according to the sentence which they of that place which the Lord shall choose shall show thee,.... The judges of the inferior courts were to return and proceed on the difficult case according to the judgment of the great court at Jerusalem, and follow the directions and instructions they should give them: and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee; not only observe and take notice of what they say, but put it in practice, and not in some things and some circumstances only, but in all and everything they should give them information about relating to the case in question.