‘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,
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In Jerusalem also Josaphat appointed Levites, and priests and chiefs of the families of Israel, to judge the judgment and the cause of the Lord, for the inhabitants thereof. |
‘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,
From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple , as officers and judges over Israel.
‘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.’
He commanded them, saying, ‘In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following:
‘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.
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.
‘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.