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◄ Deuteronomy 23:16►

New International Version
Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress them.

New Living Translation
Let them live among you in any town they choose, and do not oppress them.

English Standard Version
He shall dwell with you, in your midst, in the place that he shall choose within one of your towns, wherever it suits him. You shall not wrong him.

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

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
He may dwell with you in your midst, in the place which he chooses within one of your gates, where it seems best to him; you shall not oppress him.

New American Standard Bible
He shall live with you in your midst, in the place that he chooses in one of your towns where it pleases him; you shall not mistreat him.

NASB 1995
“He shall live with you in your midst, in the place which he shall choose in one of your towns where it pleases him; you shall not mistreat him.

NASB 1977
“He shall live with you in your midst, in the place which he shall choose in one of your towns where it pleases him; you shall not mistreat him.

Legacy Standard Bible
He shall live with you in your midst, in the place which he shall choose in one of your gatesof the towns where it pleases him; you shall not mistreat him.

Amplified Bible
He shall live among you, in the place he chooses in one of your cities where it pleases him; you shall not mistreator oppress him.

Christian Standard Bible
Let him live among you wherever he wants within your city gates. Do not mistreat him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let him live among you wherever he wants within your gates. Do not mistreat him.”

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

Contemporary English Version
Instead, you must let them choose which one of your towns they want to live in. Don't be cruel to runaway slaves.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let him stay with you [and live] among your people wherever he chooses, in any of your cities that seems best to him. Never mistreat him.

Good News Translation
They may live in any of your towns that they choose, and you are not to treat them harshly.

International Standard Version
Let him live among you wherever he chooses in any of your cities that he likes. Don't mistreat him."

NET Bible
Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him.

New Heart English Bible
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.

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

Majority Text Translations

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

World English Bible
He shall dwell with you, among you, in the place which he shall choose within one of your gates, where it pleases him best. You shall not oppress him.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
he dwells with you in your midst, in the place which he chooses within one of your gates, where it is pleasing to him; you do not oppress him.

Young's Literal Translation
with thee he doth dwell, in thy midst, in the place which he chooseth within one of thy gates, where it is pleasing to him; thou dost not oppress him.

Smith's Literal Translation
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.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall dwell with thee ill the place that shall please him, and shall rest, in one of thy cities: give him no trouble.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
Let them live among you in any place they choose, in any one of your communities that seems good to them. Do not oppress them.

New Revised Standard Version
They shall reside with you, in your midst, in any place they choose in any one of your towns, wherever they please; you shall not oppress them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But he shall dwell with you in the place which he shall choose in one of your towns, where it pleases him best; you shall not oppress him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But he shall dwell with you in the place where he wants in one of your towns, wherever it pleases him, and you shall not oppress him.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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 wrong him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He shall dwell with thee, he shall dwell among you where he shall please; thou shalt not afflict him.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Miscellaneous Laws
15Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you.16 Let him live among you wherever he chooses,in the town of his pleasing.Do not oppress him.17No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute.…

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Cross References

Exodus 22:21
You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

Leviticus 19:33-34
When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him. / You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Galatians 5:14
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 13:8-10
Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Isaiah 16:3-4
“Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. / Let my fugitives stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.” When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ceased, and the oppressors have vanished from the land,

Jeremiah 7:5-7
For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another, / if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm, / then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.

Zechariah 7:9-10
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

James 2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

1 John 3:17-18
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

shall dwell

Isaiah 16:3,4
Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth…

Luke 15:15-24
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine…

Titus 3:2,3
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers,but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men…

liketh him best [heb] is good for him

Exodus 22:21
Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 23:9
Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Jeremiah 7:6
If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt:

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Deuteronomy 23

1.Who may or may not enter into the congregation
9.Uncleanness is to be avoided in the host
15.Of the fugitive servant
17.Of filthiness
18.Of abominable sacrifices
19.Of usury
20.Of vows
24.Of trespass

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Let him live among you
This phrase reflects the broader biblical principle of hospitality and protection for the vulnerable, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In the context of ancient Israel, this command would apply to a runaway slave seeking refuge. The Israelites were reminded of their own history as slaves in Egypt and were called to treat others with compassion and justice. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to show hospitality to strangers (Hebrews 13:2).

wherever he chooses
The freedom given to the runaway slave to choose his place of residence highlights the value of personal agency and dignity. This is significant in a historical context where slaves typically had no rights or autonomy. The allowance for choice underscores the importance of respecting individual freedom, a concept that is foundational in the biblical understanding of human dignity. This can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teaching of freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1).

in the town of his pleasing
This phrase indicates that the runaway slave is not only free to choose where to live but is also allowed to integrate into the community of his choice. This reflects the inclusive nature of God's covenant community, where all are welcome regardless of their past. It also foreshadows the New Testament vision of the church as a diverse body of believers from every nation and background (Revelation 7:9).

Do not oppress him
The command not to oppress the runaway slave is a direct call to justice and mercy, aligning with the broader biblical mandate to care for the marginalized and oppressed. This reflects God's character as a defender of the weak and a just ruler. The prohibition against oppression is consistent with the teachings of the prophets, who often spoke against the mistreatment of the vulnerable (Isaiah 1:17). In the New Testament, Jesus embodies this principle, advocating for the poor and oppressed and calling His followers to do the same (Luke 4:18-19).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Israelites
The people to whom the laws in Deuteronomy were given. They were God's chosen people, called to live according to His commandments.

2.Fugitive Slave
The specific individual referred to in this verse, who has escaped from his master and seeks refuge among the Israelites.

3.Moses
The leader of the Israelites and the author of Deuteronomy, who conveyed God's laws to the people.

4.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, where the Israelites were to settle and live according to God's laws.

5.Ancient Near East
The broader cultural and historical context in which these laws were given, where slavery was a common practice.

Teaching Points

Compassion and Hospitality
The command to allow the fugitive slave to live freely among the Israelites highlights the importance of compassion and hospitality. As Christians, we are called to welcome and support those who seek refuge and freedom.

Respect for Human Dignity
This verse underscores the value of every human life and the importance of respecting individual dignity. We are reminded to treat all people with kindness and fairness, regardless of their past or status.

Obedience to God's Law
The Israelites were to follow God's commands even when they challenged societal norms. As believers, we are called to prioritize God's principles over cultural practices that may be unjust.

Freedom in Christ
The concept of freedom is central to the Christian faith. Just as the fugitive slave was to live freely, we are reminded of the spiritual freedom we have in Christ and our responsibility to extend that freedom to others.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 23

1 Kings 9:20-21 describes the subjugation of non-Israelite survivors; does this conflict with earlier biblical commands about treatment of foreign peoples?

Isaiah 58:5 - Why emphasize a 'true fast' if God mandated so many ritual practices in earlier laws, suggesting a potential conflict between ceremony and genuine devotion?

Deuteronomy 16:5-7: How do we reconcile sacrificing the Passover 'in the place the Lord chooses' with Exodus 12's instruction to kill the lamb at home?

Why does the Bible mention infants dashed to pieces?

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Let him live
יֵשֵׁ֣ב(yê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

among you
בְּקִרְבְּךָ֗(bə·qir·bə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7130:The nearest part, the center

wherever
בַּמָּק֧וֹם(bam·mā·qō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725:A standing, a spot, a condition

he chooses,
יִבְחַ֛ר(yiḇ·ḥar)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977:To try, select

in
בְּאַחַ֥ד(bə·’a·ḥaḏ)
Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 259:United, one, first

the town
שְׁעָרֶ֖יךָ(šə·‘ā·re·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8179:An opening, door, gate

of his pleasing.
בַּטּ֣וֹב(baṭ·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

Do not
לֹ֖א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

oppress him.
תּוֹנֶֽנּוּ׃(tō·w·nen·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3238:To rage, be violent, to suppress, to maltreat

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