Thy elders and judges — Those of thy elders who are judges: the judges or rulers of all the neighbouring cities. Measure — Unless it be evident which city is nearest; for then measuring was superfluous.
Related Commentaries of Deuteronomy 21:2
Deuteronomy 21:2
2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: