Psalm 122:5
New Living Translation
5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,
the thrones of the dynasty of David.
Deuteronomy 17:8
New Living Translation
8 “Suppose a case arises in a local court that is too hard for you to decide—for instance, whether someone is guilty of murder or only of manslaughter, or a difficult lawsuit, or a case involving different kinds of assault. Take such legal cases to the place the Lord your God will choose,
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2 Chronicles 19:8
New Living Translation
8 In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges[a] for cases involving the Lord’s regulations and for civil disputes.
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- 19:8 As in Greek version; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
2 Chronicles 11:22
New Living Translation
22 Rehoboam appointed Maacah’s son Abijah as leader among the princes, making it clear that he would be the next king.
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2 Samuel 8:18
New Living Translation
18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard.[a] And David’s sons served as priestly leaders.[b]
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- 8:18a Hebrew of the Kerethites and Pelethites.
- 8:18b Hebrew David’s sons were priests; compare parallel text at 1 Chr 18:17.
Deuteronomy 17:18
New Living Translation
18 “When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
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