17  And whoso standeth in this mission is appointed to be a ^ajudge in Israel, like as it was in ancient days, to divide the lands of the heritage of God unto his children;

  72  And also to be a ^ajudge in Israel, to do the business of the church, to sit in judgment upon transgressors upon testimony as it shall be laid before him according to the laws, by the assistance of his counselors, whom he has chosen or will choose among the elders of the church.