judge

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Governors of Israel between Joshua and the kings
They were called of God, elective or usurpative. Qualification, martial or moral prowess. Rule arbitrary. Fifteen are recorded. Period, B. C. 1400-1091, about 310 years. Book of Judges, 7th of O. T., probably compiled by Samuel. Its history is that of a tumultuous period, completing Joshua’s conquests and leading to legitimate kingly rule.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
2923 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
κριτής
Transliteration:
krites
Phonic:
kree-tace’
Meaning:
from 2919; a judge (genitive case or specially)
KJV Usage:
judge