Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 16:18
Ver. 18. In all thy gates— This expression is thought to refer to the custom of keeping their courts in the gates, or in chambers over the gates of their cities: the gate, among the Hebrews, being the same as the forum among the Romans. See Genesis 19:1. 2 Kings 7:1. It is probable, that the Ottoman court was called the Porte, because all their affairs, public as well as private, were transacted under the gate of the palace. See Dr. Shaw's Travels, vol. 1: p. 409. REFLECTIONS.—1st, The feast of... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Deuteronomy 16:18
"Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, according to thy tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee."Although,... read more