Deuteronomy 19:18
And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
Cross-reference
Deuteronomy 13:14 commands 'inquire diligently' about idolatry—same investigative phrase used here for false witnesses.
Deuteronomy 16:18 commands appointing judges to judge righteously — directly establishing the judicial system for cases like false witnesses.
In Deuteronomy 17:4, the same command to 'inquire diligently' applies to investigating idolatry — both require thorough judicial investigation.
Daniel 6:24 shows false accusers receiving the punishment they intended — a direct application of the principle in Deuteronomy 19:18-19.
1 Timothy 5:19 applies the OT witness requirement to church leaders, reinforcing the need for multiple witnesses.
Exodus 22:8 requires a theft suspect to come before God — similar legal procedure of bringing a case before divine judgment.
2 Chronicles 19:6 reminds judges they judge for the Lord — parallel to the impartial investigation required in Deuteronomy 19:18.
2 Chronicles 19:7 warns against partiality and bribes — reinforcing the righteous judgment needed in false witness cases.
Acts 25:16 affirms the same fair-trial principle: no one condemned without facing accusers and defending themselves.