Deu 1:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16-17 : Moses charged the judges to listen carefully, be fair, and judge righteously ( v. 16-17 ). They were not to show favoritism or be afraid of anyone, because they were serving in God’s place. When they judged rightly, they represented God’s justice.

‏ Deuteronomy 1:16

v. 16-17: Moses charged the judges to listen carefully, be fair, and judge righteously (v. 16-17 ^a). They were not to show favoritism or be afraid of anyone, because they were serving in God’s place. When they judged rightly, they represented God’s justice.