Deuteronomy 1:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Moses here reminds them of the happy constitution of their government, which was such as might make them all safe and easy if it was not their own fault. When good laws were given them good men were entrusted with the execution of them, which, as it was an instance of God's goodness to them, so it was of the care of Moses concerning them; and, it should seem, he mentions it here to recommend himself to them as a man that sincerely sought their welfare, and so to make way for what he was about... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:17

Ye shall not respect persons in judgment ,.... Or pass judgment, and give sentence according to the outward appearances, circumstances, and relations of men; as whether they be friends or foes, rich or poor, old or young, men or women, learned or unlearned; truth and justice should always take place, without any regard to what persons are: but you shall hear the small as well as the great ; persons in low, life, and in mean circumstances, as well as great and noble personages; or little... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 1:17

Ye shall not respect persons - Heb. faces. Let not the bold, daring countenance of the rich or mighty induce you to give an unrighteous decision; and let not the abject look of the poor man induce you either to favor him in an unrighteous cause, or to give judgment against him at the demand of the oppressor. Be uncorrupt and incorruptible, for the judgment is God's; ye minister in the place of God, act like Him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:1-18

The impartiality of God to be reflected in the judges of his people. In the following Homilies we adhere to the traditional view of the Mosaic authorship of the book, believing that no sufficient evidence has yet been adduced by the critics for departing from that view. Moses enters upon his addresses in the land of Moab by recapitulating the salient points of the Exodus. The first notable reference is to the appointment of the judges. The qualifications and directions here recorded are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-18

Rules to be observed in choosing rulers. This paragraph may with advantage be compared with Exodus 18:1-27 ; in which there is a fuller account of the circumstances under which the choice of judges and magistrates was proposed and made; this important step towards the order and consolidation of the national life was taken at the suggestion of Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses. Referring to the exposition of that chapter for the historic detail, we note here simply: 1. That the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Moses reminds them that he had done all that was required on his part to conduct the people to the enjoyment of what God had freely given to them. The people had so increased in number that Moses found himself unable to attend to all the matters that concerned them, or to adjudicate in all the differences that arose among them. God had brought to pass that which he had promised to Abraham ( Genesis 15:5 ), that his seed should be as the stars of heaven for multitude; in this Moses rejoiced,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

The blessing of good government. I. A WISE MAN DISAVOWS ABSOLUTE MONARCHY . Legislation, the most difficult department of government, had been furnished for Israel by the Supreme Mind of the universe; yet Moses found the task of administration too much for a single arm. The aim of every ruler ought to be, not personal power, but universal service—the greatest good of the greatest number. No wise man will expose himself to the tremendous temptation of personal aggrandizement.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:16-17

In installing the judges, Moses solemnly charged them to deal impartially, fairly, and equitably with those who might come before them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:16-17

Judging. The rules here laid down, while primarily applicable in the administration of law, are, in their spirit and for the most part in their letter, equally fitted to snide our private judgments. A proneness to judge is condemned by Christ ( Matthew 7:1 ); but his rebuke of the censorious spirit is not to be read as forbidding the framing of such judgments upon the character, actions, and pretensions of others as the circumstances of our position may render necessary. We are called... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:17

Ye shall not respect persons ; literally, look at or regard aces , i . e . ye shall not deal partially, favoring the one party rather than the other (comp. Exodus 23:2 , Exodus 23:3 ; Le Exodus 19:15 ); the small as well as the great were to be heard, and neither for favor nor from fear were they to pervert justice. The judgment is God's ; i . e . appointed by God and administered in his name, the judge acting for God and by his authority, and being answerable to him.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:17

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