Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. Cross References 2 Chronicles 17:8 accompanied by certain Levites--Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah--along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 2 Chronicles 17:9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. 2 Chronicles 19:9 He commanded them, saying, "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 19:11 Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!" Psalm 122:5 For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. Ezekiel 44:24 In any dispute, they shall officiate as judges and judge according to My ordinances. They must keep My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed feasts, and they must keep My Sabbaths holy. Treasury of Scripture 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. Levites 2 Chronicles 17:8 Deuteronomy 17:8-13 1 Chronicles 23:4 the judgment Exodus 18:19-26 Deuteronomy 21:5 Deuteronomy 25:1 |