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Deuteronomy 17:6

At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Slain. When the action was public, this formality was not requisite, chap. xiii. 9. Him. One witness was never admitted to prove any crime; neither would the Jews receive for witnesses, women, infants under thirteen, slaves, publicans, thieves (Josephus, iv. last chapter.) The Rabbins also reject other notorious offenders, enemies, relations, and those who had not a competent knowledge of the law (Ap. Selden, Syn. ii. 13. 11.; and Grotius) But we could wish for some authors of more credit. (Calmet)

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