Psalm 122:5 “For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of D…”

Psalm 122:5

For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

World English Bible

For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David’s house.

American Standard Version

For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

Geneva Bible 1599

For there are thrones set for iudgement, euen the thrones of the house of Dauid.

Darby Translation

For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

Young's Literal Translation

For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.

Bible in Basic English

For there seats for the judges were placed, even the rulers' seats of the line of David.

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Cross references

“there”

Deuteronomy 17:8 2 Chronicles 19:8 Deuteronomy 17:18

Deuteronomy 17:8 · BSB

If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.

2 Chronicles 19:8 · BSB

Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

Deuteronomy 17:18 · BSB

When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.

“the thrones”

2 Samuel 8:18 2 Chronicles 11:22

2 Samuel 8:18 · BSB

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.

2 Chronicles 11:22 · BSB

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

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