8199  shaphat  shaw-fat'

 a primitive root; to judge, 
i.e. pronounce sentence (for 
or against); by implication, 
to vindicate or punish; by 
extenssion, to govern; 
passively, to litigate 
(literally or figuratively):-
-+ avenge, X that condemn, 
contend, defend, execute 
(judgment), (be a) judge(-
ment), X needs, plead, 
reason, rule.