'Judging' in the Bible
Deborah, a woman, prophet, and wife of Lappidoth, was herself judging Israel during that time.
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings.
King Uzziah remained a leper until the day he died. Because he was a leper, he lived in a separate residence and remained disqualified to enter the LORD's Temple. His son Jotham served in the royal palace, judging the people of the land.
For you have brought about justice for me and my cause; you sit on the throne judging righteously.
A wind too strong for that is coming at my bidding. Now I'm judging them as I speak."