Thematic Bible: Judges of


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You who ride on white donkeys,
who sit on saddle blankets,
and who travel on the road, give praise!
Verse ConceptsDonkeysBackRoadsWalkingTravellersVolunteering

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!” Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning until evening. Verse ConceptsMoses, Significance OfSittingStandingSitting To TeachPeople Involved In JudgementFrom Morning Till Evening


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 Festus conferred with his council, he replied, “You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go!” Verse ConceptsConversation

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."

He commanded them, saying, “In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and with a whole heart, you are to do the following: Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodCommitment, to GodSolemn ChargesReverence, And Social BehaviourFear Of The Lord

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."


“The Lord our God spoke to us at Horeb: ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough. Verse ConceptsActionsMoving On

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?” Verse ConceptsTownTremblingFear Of Individuals

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.’ Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToTownComing To GatesPeople UnwillingBrothers in lawMarriage Between Man And Woman


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. Verse ConceptsFavouritismBlindness, SymbolicInjustice, Hated By GodReward, HumanRighteous, TheMagistratesAvoiding BribesBlindingOther Blinding

Do not show favoritism to a poor person in his lawsuit. Verse ConceptsFavouritismLawsuitsPrejudice

“You must not deny justice to a poor person among you in his lawsuit. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsOppression, Nature OfPoverty, Attitudes TowardsMagistrates

The judges are to make a careful investigation, and if the witness turns out to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, Verse ConceptsInvestigating

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!"

These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your gates. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsBusiness At The GatewayJudging RightlyPerforming The TruthSpeaking TruthDoing God's WorksSeek PeaceJudgmentsTelling The Truth

“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. Verse ConceptsJudgesOrdinancesPriests, Function In Ot TimesHoly TimesSabbath ObservedFestivals ObservedKeep The Commandments!Resolving Conflict

You who ride on white donkeys,
who sit on saddle blankets,
and who travel on the road, give praise!
Verse ConceptsDonkeysBackRoadsWalkingTravellersVolunteering

As you are going with your adversary to the ruler, make an effort to settle with him on the way. Then he won’t drag you before the judge, the judge hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff throw you into prison. Verse ConceptsdisagreementsImprisonmentsJudgesOfficersReconciliation, Between BelieversLitigationHanding Over PeopleStress And Hard TimesReconciliationPurgatoryeffortjail

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.” Verse ConceptsInvestigating

Reach a settlement quickly with your adversary while you’re on the way with him, or your adversary will hand you over to the judge, the judge to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. Verse ConceptsAgreementDiscorddisagreementsLawyersJudgesOfficersAttorneyLawsuitsLitigationQuarrelsDebtorsAgreeingHanding Over PeopleImprisonmentsCourt SessionsPeople Accusing PeopleMisunderstandingsMaking Peace With EnemiesReconciliationConflictResolving Conflictjail

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. Verse ConceptsCourtsJudgesMagistratesJudging RightlyForeigners Included In The Law

Every year he would go on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah and would judge Israel at all these locations. Verse ConceptsCirclesEvery Year

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. Verse ConceptsGod, Activity OfGod's Activity In IsraelRebukeWicked Children, Regard To ParentsGod KillingGod Killing IndividualsGodly ManDeath Of A FatherParents Being Wrong

“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. Verse Conceptsethics, incentives towardsCivic RighteousnessJudgesTownMagistratesAdministrationJudging RightlyMan AppointingAppointments

He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city. Verse ConceptsJudgesStress And Hard Times

“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. Verse Conceptsethics, incentives towardsInnocence, Teaching OnJustification, Necessity OfLawsuitsMagistrates

The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning until evening. Verse ConceptsMoses, Significance OfSittingStandingSitting To TeachPeople Involved In JudgementFrom Morning Till Evening

“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceBeing Seen By ManNo Fear Of GodRespectFearing GodPersistencefearless

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