1 Esdras 8:23

And thou, Esdras, according to the wisdom of God ordain judges and justices, that they may judge in all Syria and Phenice all those that know the law of thy God; and those that know it not thou shalt teach.

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Overview of 1 Esdras 8:23

Summary

Judicial authority established for religious law enforcement

Place

Syria and Phenice

Event

Judicial authority granted

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC