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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=396565113-11092007>We know that a system of 


batei dinim and shotrim were to be set up in Eretz Yisrael.&nbsp; We also know 


that the melech had broad extrajudicial powers to promote the common 


welfare.&nbsp; Do we know what type, if any, local structure enforced the latter 


(e.g. did the shotrim enforce the melech's decrees, were there local mayors who 


interpreted the kings guidance for the social good...?)<BR>KVCT<BR>Joel 


Rich</SPAN></FONT></DIV><br><br><table bgcolor=white style="color:black"><tr><td><br>THIS&nbsp;MESSAGE&nbsp;IS&nbsp;INTENDED&nbsp;ONLY&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;THE&nbsp;USE&nbsp;OF&nbsp;THE&nbsp;<br>


ADDRESSEE.&nbsp;&nbsp;IT&nbsp;MAY&nbsp;CONTAIN&nbsp;PRIVILEGED&nbsp;OR&nbsp;CONFIDENTIAL&nbsp;<br>


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immediately&nbsp;by&nbsp;replying:&nbsp;&quot;Received&nbsp;in&nbsp;error&quot;&nbsp;and&nbsp;delete&nbsp;the&nbsp;message.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>


Thank&nbsp;you.<br>


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