Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice
2 Chronicles 19:4-11
4Jehoshaphat dwelt in Jerusalem. He returned and went out among the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and he brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers.5He appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.6He said to the judges, "See what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, and he is with you in the matter of justice."7Now let the dread of the LORD be upon you. Keep and do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, respect of faces, or taking of bribe.8Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some from the Levites, the priests, and the heads of the fathers of Israel for the justice of the LORD and for strife, and they returned to Jerusalem.9He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, in faithfulness and with a complete heart."10Every strife that comes upon you from your brothers dwelling in their cities, whether between blood and blood, instruction and commandment, statutes and justices, you shall warn them so that they are not guilty before the LORD and wrath does not come upon you and your brothers; thus do and you will not be guilty.11Behold, Amariah the priest is head over you concerning every word of the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael the leader for the house of Judah concerning every word of the king, and the officials of the Levites are before you; be strong and do, and the LORD will be with the good.