Deuteronomy 21:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:2 — KJV
“Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:”
— Deuteronomy 21:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:2 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:2
“And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:2: come, round, about
“Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us. for this...: or, till this matter be dispatched”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:2: elders, judges, come
“For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:2: come, cities, round
“If I go forth into the field, then behold the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city, then behold them that are sick with famine! yea, both the prophet and the priest go about into a land that they know not. go about...: or, make merchandise against a land, and men acknowledge it not”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:2: then, forth, about
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:2: then, forth, round
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