Of these, there were 24,000 to oversee the work of the House of Adonai, 6,000 officers and judges,
2 Chronicles 19:8 - Tree of Life Version In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, kohanim and the leading patriarchs of Israel to render the judgment of Adonai and to settle disputes among the inhabitants 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, there were 24,000 to oversee the work of the House of Adonai, 6,000 officers and judges,
Of the Izharites: Henaniah and his sons were assigned outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.
“Behold, Amariah the chief kohen will be over you in all matters pertaining to Adonai, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the House of Judah, in all the matters pertaining to the king. Also the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act courageously and may Adonai be with the good.”
He charged them saying, “This is how you shall act: in the fear of Adonai, faithfully and wholeheartedly.
For there thrones for judgment are set up, the thrones of the house of David.
In a lawsuit, they will stand to judge, and judge in accordance with My ordinances. They will keep My laws and My statutes in all My moadim and keep My Shabbatot holy.
The kohanim, the sons of Levi, will come forward—for Adonai your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His Name, and by their mouth every dispute and assault is to be settled.
“Suppose there is a dispute between people and they approach the court, the judges hear their case, and declare one righteous and the other guilty.