Thematic Bible: Judges of
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
who sit on saddle blankets,
and who travel on the road, give praise!
While he was sitting on the judge’s bench, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I’ve suffered terribly in a dream because of Him!”
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The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning until evening.
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to the one who sits in judgment,
and strength
to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Courts of justice » Judges of » Conferred together before giving judgment
A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered the men to be taken outside for a little while. He said to them, "Men of Israel, be careful about what you're going to do to these men. Not long ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about 400 men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his partisans were dispersed and came to nothing. read more.
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. That man also perished, and all his partisans were scattered. And now, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him. After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. That man also perished, and all his partisans were scattered. And now, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him. After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.
After Festus conferred with his council, he replied, “You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go!”
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So the king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up, and when they had left they talked with each other and said, "This man is doing nothing that deserves death or chains."
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
He commanded them, saying, “In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and with a whole heart, you are to do the following:
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Then he said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment. And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God."
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge righteously
“You must not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbor fairly.
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“The Lord our God spoke to us at Horeb: ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Samuel did what the Lord directed and went to Bethlehem. When the elders of the town met him, they trembled and asked, “Do you come in peace?”
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But if the man doesn’t want to marry his sister-in-law, she must go to the elders at the city gate and say, ‘My brother-in-law refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He isn’t willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.’
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Not to take bribes
You must not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and corrupts the words of the righteous.
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Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge without respect of persons
Do not show favoritism to a poor person in his lawsuit.
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“You must not deny justice to a poor person among you in his lawsuit.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » To investigate every case
The judges are to make a careful investigation, and if the witness turns out to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Pronounced the judgment of the court
Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Look, now you've heard the blasphemy! What is your decision?" They answered, "He deserves death!"
Courts of justice » Judges of » To promote peace
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your gates.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » To decide according to the law
“In a dispute, they will officiate as judges and decide the case according to My ordinances. They must observe My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed festivals, and keep My Sabbaths holy.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Rode often on white asses
who sit on saddle blankets,
and who travel on the road, give praise!
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called magistrates
Courts of justice » Judges of » Examined the parties
commanding his accusers to come to you.] By examining him yourself you will be able to discern all these things we are accusing him of.”
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Israel » Judges of » General references to
I commanded your judges at that time: Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge rightly between a man and his brother or a foreign resident.
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Every year he would go on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah and would judge Israel at all these locations.
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If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him, but if a man sins against the Lord, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the Lord intended to kill them.
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“Appoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
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He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city.
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“If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty.
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The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning until evening.
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