Exodus 18:21
New International Version
21 But select capable men(A) from all the people—men who fear(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain(C)—and appoint them as officials(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
Exodus 18:22
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22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case(A) to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share(B) it with you.
Exodus 22:9
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9 In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any other lost property about which somebody says, ‘This is mine,’ both parties are to bring their cases before the judges.[a](A) The one whom the judges declare[b] guilty must pay back double to the other.
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:9 Or before God
- Exodus 22:9 Or whom God declares
Exodus 22:28
New International Version
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
Leviticus 19:15
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15 “‘Do not pervert justice;(A) do not show partiality(B) to the poor or favoritism to the great,(C) but judge your neighbor fairly.(D)
Deuteronomy 1:12-17
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12 But how can I bear your problems and your burdens and your disputes all by myself?(A) 13 Choose some wise, understanding and respected men(B) from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”
14 You answered me, “What you propose to do is good.”
15 So I took(C) the leading men of your tribes,(D) wise and respected men,(E) and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders(F) of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.(G) 16 And I charged your judges at that time, “Hear the disputes between your people and judge(H) fairly,(I) whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you.(J) 17 Do not show partiality(K) in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone,(L) for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.”(M)
Deuteronomy 16:18
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Judges
18 Appoint judges(A) and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.(B)
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