2 Chronicles 19:8

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In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat chose some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the families of Israel to be judges. These men lived in Jerusalem and used the law of the Lord to settle problems among the people.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 26:29

Kenaniah was from the Izhar family. Kenaniah and his sons had work outside the Temple. They worked as court officers and judges in different places in Israel.

1 Chronicles 23:4

David said, “24,000 will supervise the work of building the Lord’s Temple. 6000 will be court officers and judges.

Deuteronomy 25:1

“When two people have an argument, they should go to the court. The judges will decide which person is right and which is wrong.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, the descendants of Levi, must also go there. (The Lord your God has chosen these priests to serve him and to bless people in the name of the Lord. The priests will decide who is right in every lawsuit and whenever someone is hurt.)

2 Chronicles 19:9

Jehoshaphat commanded them, “You must serve faithfully with all your heart. You must fear the Lord.

2 Chronicles 19:11

“Amariah is the high priest, so he will make the final decision about the people’s responsibilities to the Lord. Zebadiah son of Ishmael is the leader of the tribe of Judah, so he will make the final decision about the people’s responsibilities to the king. The Levites will serve as scribes for you. Be brave and do what is right! May the Lord be with those of you who are good judges.”

Psalm 122:5

The kings from David’s family put their thrones here. They set up their thrones to judge the people.

Ezekiel 44:24

The priests will be the judges in court. They will follow my laws when they judge people. They will obey my laws and my rules at all my special feasts. They will respect my special days of rest and keep them holy.