Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David.
Parallel translations
- WEB For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David’s house.
- KJV For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
- BSB For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
- NKJV For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
- NASB For thrones were set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
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Quick answer
In Jerusalem stand the thrones of judgment, the thrones of David's house. The city is the seat of righteous rule under God.
Overview
Jerusalem was not only the place of worship but the seat of justice, where 'David's house' rendered judgment. Worship and righteous governance belong together under God. The Davidic throne ultimately points to Christ, the Son of David, whose just and everlasting reign these thrones foreshadow.
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Cross-references · 5
- Deut 17:8If there arises a matter too hard for you in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within your gates; then you shall arise, and go up to the place which Yahweh your God chooses.
- 2 Chr 19:8Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, and of the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.
- 2 Chr 11:22Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, the prince among his brothers; for he intended to make him king.
- Deut 17:18It shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write himself a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the priests the Levites.
- 2 Sam 8:18Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, David’s sons were chief ministers.
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