Deuteronomy 19 (KJV)
Read Deuteronomy chapter 19 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Deuteronomy 19
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Deuteronomy 19 Summary
Deuteronomy 19 revisits the cities of refuge concept (expanding on Numbers 35), establishes property boundary protections, and outlines laws regarding witnesses. At least two witnesses were required for any criminal conviction.
The chapter also prescribes that false witnesses receive the punishment they intended for the accused — a powerful deterrent against perjury. These laws created a framework for justice that protected both the innocent and the community.
Key Themes
Cities of RefugeFalse WitnessesJustice SystemProtection of the Innocent
Key Verses in Deuteronomy 19
"One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity... at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established."
— Deuteronomy 19:15
The two-witness requirement protected individuals from false accusations — a principle Jesus and Paul both affirmed.
Life Application
Pursue justice carefully and honestly. Don't rush to judgment based on one perspective, and never bear false witness against anyone. Truth and fairness should characterize all your relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were two witnesses required?
To protect individuals from false accusations and ensure that criminal convictions were based on corroborated testimony rather than one person's word.
What happened to false witnesses?
They received the same punishment they intended for the accused — a principle called lex talionis that deterred perjury.
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