You shall come to the priests who are LEVITES, and to the judge who shall be in those days. You shall inquire, and they shall give you the verdict.

David said, "Of these, twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of The LORD's house, six thousand were officers and judges,

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

8. Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed LEVITES and priests, and of the heads of the fathers' households of Israel, for the judgment of The LORD, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.

9. He commanded them, saying, "You shall do this in the fear of The LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

10. Whenever any controversy comes to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you must warn them, that they not be guilty towards The LORD, and so wrath come on you and on your brothers. Do this, and you will not be guilty.

11. Behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of The LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters. Also the LEVITES shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and may the LORD be with the good."

and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the LEVITES, who had the oversight of the outward business of God's house;