Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure

So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.

So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. …

You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case.

Then Boaz took ten of the elders of the city and said, “Sit here,” and they did so. …

From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. …

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. …

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” …

They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. …

Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. …

They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. …

Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out …

Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!” …

But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.

So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. …