2 Chronicles 19:8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 26:29

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

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,

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.

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.

2 Chronicles 19:9

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

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.’

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.