2. A man or woman might be found doing something evil in one of the towns the Lord gave you. That man or woman is breaking his agreement.
3. That person may have served other gods. He may have bowed down to them, to the sun or moon or stars of the sky. I have commanded that should not be done.
4. If someone has told you about it, you must look into the matter. It might be true. A terrible thing may have happened in Israel.
5. If it is true, take the man or woman who has done the evil thing to the city gate. Throw stones at that person until he dies.
6. There must be two or three witnesses that he did it. Then the person should be put to death. But if there is only one witness, the person should not be put to death.
7. The witnesses must be the first to throw stones at the person. Then everyone else will follow. You must get rid of the evil among you.
8. Some cases that come before you may be too difficult to judge. It may be a case of murder, quarreling or attack. Take these cases to the place the Lord your God will choose.