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שׁוֹפְטִים
Portion 48 of 54 · Book of Deuteronomy

Shoftim

Judges
Torah
Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
Haftarah
Isaiah 51:12-52:12
About this portion

Israel is told to appoint judges and officers and to pursue justice. Laws govern kings, priests, prophets, cities of refuge, witnesses, and the conduct of war — including sparing fruit trees.

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