Deuteronomy 16:18

New Century Version

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you; they must judge the people fairly.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 23:4

David said, “Of these, twenty-four thousand Levites will direct the work of the Temple of the Lord, six thousand Levites will be officers and judges,

1 Chronicles 26:29

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

Ezra 7:25

And you, Ezra, use the wisdom you have from your God to choose judges and lawmakers to rule the Jewish people of Trans-Euphrates. They know the laws of your God, and you may teach anyone who does not know them.

Exodus 18:21

But choose some capable men from among the people—men who respect God, who can be trusted, and who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men officers over the people, to rule over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Exodus 21:22

“Suppose two men are fighting and hit a pregnant woman, causing the baby to come out. If there is no further injury, the man who caused the accident must pay money—whatever amount the woman’s husband says and the court allows.

Exodus 21:6

then the slave’s master must take him to God. The master is to take him to a door or doorframe and punch a hole through the slave’s ear using a sharp tool. Then the slave will serve that master all his life.

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is known at the city meetings, where he makes decisions as one of the leaders of the land.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘You must not murder anyone. Anyone who murders another will be judged.’

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be judged. If you say bad things to a brother or sister, you will be judged by the council. And if you call someone a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Deuteronomy 16:17

Each of you must bring a gift that will show how much the Lord your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not judge unfairly or take sides. Do not let people pay you to make wrong decisions, because that kind of payment makes wise people seem blind, and it changes the words of good people.

Deuteronomy 17:12

The person who does not show respect for the judge or priest who is there serving the Lord your God must be put to death. You must get rid of that evil from Israel.

Deuteronomy 17:9

Go to the priests who are Levites and to the judge who is on duty at that time. Ask them about the case, and they will decide.

Deuteronomy 21:2

Your elders and judges should go to where the body was found, and they should measure how far it is to the nearby cities.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If two people have an argument and go to court, the judges will decide the case. They will declare one person right and the other guilty.

1 Samuel 8:1

When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges for Israel.