2 Chronicles 19:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁸ Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the Lord’s will and for settling disputes of the residents of  Jerusalem.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ Also in Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat set certain Levites, priests, and heads of families of Israel to give judgment for the Lord and decide controversies. When they [of the commission] returned to Jerusalem,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

Common English Bible

⁸ Jehoshaphat also appointed judges in Jerusalem from among the Levites, the priests, and the family heads of Israel to administer the LORD’s Instruction and to settle disputes among those living in Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ Jehoshaphat also appointed Levites and priests and leaders of families, out of Israel, in Jerusalem, so that they might judge the judgment and purpose of the Lord for its inhabitants.

2 Chronicles 19:8 Cross References

1 Chronicles 23:4

‘Of these,’ David said, ‘twenty-four thousand are to be in charge of the work on the Lord’s temple,  six thousand are to be officers and judges,

1 Chronicles 26:29

From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple  , as officers and judges  over Israel.

2 Chronicles 19:11

‘Note that Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all matters related to the Lord, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all matters related to the king, and the Levites are officers in your presence. Be strong; may the Lord be with those who do what is good.’

2 Chronicles 19:9

He commanded them, saying, ‘In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following:

Ezekiel 44:24

‘In a dispute, they will officiate as judges and decide the case according to my ordinances.  They are to observe my laws and statutes regarding all my appointed festivals, and keep my Sabbaths holy.

Deuteronomy 21:5

Then the priests, the sons of Levi, will come forward, for the Lord your God has chosen them to serve him and pronounce blessings in his name, and they are to give a ruling in  every dispute and case of assault.

Deuteronomy 25:1

‘If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty.