Court(contempt of court)
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Summary
A tribunal for administering justice, or the enclosed areas surrounding the tabernacle and temple.
☩Judicial Courts
Moses established judges to hear cases and render decisions. Local courts sat at city gates. The supreme court consisted of priests, Levites, and a chief judge. Jesus warned about being brought before courts.
Key verses:Exodus 18:22-26Deuteronomy 17:8-12Matthew 5:22Matthew 10:17
☩Temple Courts
The tabernacle and temple had enclosed courts: the outer court accessible to Israelites, and the inner court where priests ministered. Solomon's temple had a great court and an inner court.
Key verses:Exodus 27:9-181 Kings 6:362 Chronicles 4:9
