2 Chronicles 19:8
Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the Lord, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
Cross-references
2 Chronicles 19:5 records Jehoshaphat setting judges in all cities — verse 8 extends this same appointment to Jerusalem, completing the system.
2 Chronicles 19:11 names Amariah and Zebadiah as chief officers over the judges — providing the leadership structure for those appointed in verse 8.
In 2 Chronicles 17:8, Jehoshaphat sent Levites to teach; here he appoints them to judge, showing a consistent pattern of Levitical leadership.
In Deuteronomy 17:8-13, the law establishes a central court of priests and Levites; Jehoshaphat implements that principle in Jerusalem.
Deuteronomy 21:5 establishes that priests are to judge every controversy — Jehoshaphat appoints Levites and priests for judgment, implementing this law.
In 1 Chronicles 23:4, David appointed Levites as officers and judges, providing an earlier model for Jehoshaphat's judicial appointment.
In 1 Chronicles 26:29, Levites were appointed as officers and judges over Israel, showing continuity in Levitical judicial roles.
Exodus 18:19-26 describes Moses appointing judges over thousands and hundreds — Jehoshaphat's similar delegation of judgment in Jerusalem echoes this earlier model.
Ezekiel 44:24 envisions priests judging controversies in the future temple — Jehoshaphat's appointment of Levites for judgment prefigures this eschatological role.
Ezra 7:25 shows Ezra also appointing judges to rule by God's law — a later parallel to Jehoshaphat's similar judicial reform.