Deuteronomy 23:16

He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:16

BSB

Let him live among you wherever he chooses, in the town of his pleasing. Do not oppress him.

AKJV

He shall dwell with you, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of your gates, where it likes him best: you shall not oppress him.

CPDV

He shall live with you in a place that pleases him, and he shall rest in one of your cities. You shall not grieve him.

ERV

he shall dwell with thee, in the midst of thee, in the place which he shall choose within one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

NHEB

he shall dwell with you, in the midst of you, in the place which he shall choose within one of your gates, where it pleases him best: you shall not oppress him.

SMT

With thee he shall dwell in the midst of thee in the place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, in the good to him: thou shalt not oppress him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:16

HeshalldwellH3427VerbwiththeeevenamongH7130Noun MasculineyouinthatplaceH4725Noun MasculinewhichheshallchooseH977VerbinoneH259AdjectiveofthygatesH8179Noun MasculinewhereitlikethhimbestH2896thoushaltnotoppressH3238Verbhim

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 23:16

Summary

Grant refugees freedom and placement

Place

Gates

Event

Refugee settlement permission

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC