Deuteronomy 17:1

EXPOSITION

SACRIFICES TO BE OF ANIMALS UNBLEMISHED . IDOLATERS TO BE SOUGHT OUT , CONVICTED , AND PUT TO DEATH . THE HIGHER JUDICIAL COURT AT THE SANCTUARY . ELECTION DUTY OF A KING .

Not only was the setting up of idols an offence to be punished by the judge, but also all profanation of the service of Jehovah, such as the offering in sacrifice of any animal, bullock or sheep, that had any blemish or defect (cf. Le Deuteronomy 22:19-24 ). Evil-favoredness ; literally, any evil thing , i . e . any vice or maim (cf. Le Deuteronomy 22:22 , etc.).