1a
The king shall appoint judges in all the cities, three to a city, and more if the business of judgment require it:
1b
All of them Elders of the people; Priests of God; who shall sit upon the judgment seat of the city, and judge all the causes which shall come before them; even all such as the king shall appoint unto them to judge.
2a
¶ They shall sit in judgment, on the judgment seat in the Synagogue of their city, every Sabbath day, to do justice unto all men;
2b
And shall render speedy judgment upon all who have violated the laws.
3
¶ The Deacons shall execute their judgment upon all who obey not, and shall bring before them the peace breakers, and all who do violence.
4a
¶ The Chief Deacon of the city shall be Steward of the king's substance, which he committeth to the judges, and shall render a just account.
4b
He shall also be the principal Minister of the Court.