6But only on the testimony of two or three witnesses may a person be put to death. No one may be put to death on the testimony of one witness.a
7The witnesses must throw the first stones in the execution, then the rest of the community joins in. You have to purge the evil from your community.b
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Deuteronomy 17 lays out crucial laws concerning justice, idolatry, and the qualifications and responsibilities of Israel's future king. It emphasizes the importance of a fair legal system, the absolute prohibition of worshipping other gods, and the divine blueprint for leadership that prevents tyranny and promotes humility. This chapter underscores God's desire for a righteous society governed by His statutes, even in the face of human institutions like monarchy.
