1. RASHI METHOD: REFERENCES BRIEF EXPLANATION: Commentary on a verse is provided thru a cross-reference to another verse. The cross references can either provide (1a) further details, (1b) confirm citations, or (1c) clarify word meaning. This examples applies to Rashis Dt17-13a URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1305.htm Brief Summary: And the ENTIRE nation will HEAR [The execution] RASHI: So it is done on festival time when the entire nation comes to Jerusalem.

Verse Dt17-13a discussing the execution of a rebellious elder states And the entire nation shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously. Rashi notes that the underlined words, entire nation references verses Dt16-16 discussing the appearance of the entire nation in Jerusalem at the festivals. Hence the Rashi comment The requirement stated in Dt17-13 that the entire nation will witness the execution references Biblical verse Dt16-16 which states that all male Jews must go to Jerusalem on the festivals. Hence we conclude that the rebellious elder is detained in prison until the festivals at which time he is executed so that the entire nation can witness the execution.

Text of Target Verse Dt17-13	Text of Reference Verse Dt16-16
And the entire nation shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.	#####
Rashi comments: The requirement stated in Dt17-13 that the entire nation will witness the execution references Biblical verse Dt16-16 which states that all male Jews must go to Jerusalem on the festivals. Hence we conclude that the rebellious elder is detained in prison until the festivals at which time he is executed so that the entire nation can witness the execution.