In 2 Chronicles 19:8, Jehoshaphat appoints a central court in Jerusalem — complementing the city-by-city judges established here.

Deuteronomy 16:18-20 commands appointing judges in all towns — Jehoshaphat implements this law in Judah.

Exodus 18:21 records Jethro's advice to appoint capable, God-fearing leaders — a precedent for this judicial appointment.

Micah 3:1 rebukes leaders who fail to know justice — echoing the charge to judges here to administer justice rightly.

1 Samuel 8:1 shows Samuel appointing his sons as judges — a similar action but with corrupt results.