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,

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.

²² Rehoboam appointed Maacah’s son Abijah as leader among the princes, making it clear that he would be the next king.

¹⁸ Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard.^[a] And David’s sons served as priestly leaders.^[b]

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.