^16 (A)These were ^(B)chosen^[a] from the congregation, leaders of their fathers’ tribes, ^(C)heads of the divisions in Israel.

² Then ^(A)the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, who were the leaders of the tribes ^[a]and over those who were numbered, made an offering.

⁴ But if they blow only one, then the leaders, the ^(A)heads of the divisions of Israel, shall gather to you.

Justice Must Be Administered

¹⁸ “You shall appoint ^(A)judges and officers in all your ^[a]gates, which the Lord your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment.