Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
Bible References
The judges
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
Deuteronomy 16:18
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
Deuteronomy 19:17
then both must stand with their dispute in the LORD's presence, the priests, and the judges at that time.
1 Chronicles 23:4
"24,000 of these," David said, "are to be set in charge of the work of the Temple of the LORD, with 6,000 serving as officers and judges,
Psalm 82:1
God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine beings he renders judgment: