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Text -- 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 (NET)
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19:1 When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem ,
19:2 the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat , “Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the Lord ? Because you have done this the Lord is angry with you!
19:3 Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow the Lord .”
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
19:4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem . He went out among the people from Beer Sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and encouraged them to follow the Lord God of their ancestors .
19:5 He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah .
19:6 He told the judges , “Be careful what you do , for you are not judging for men , but for the Lord , who will be with you when you make judicial decisions .
19:7 Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice , partiality , and bribery .”
19:8 In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites , priests , and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the Lord and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem .
19:9 He commanded them: “Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord , with honesty , and with pure motives .
19:10 Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you (whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law , commandments , rules , and regulations ), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord . If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues ; but if you obey , you will be free of guilt .
19:11 You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the Lord’s law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael , the leader of the family of Judah , in all matters pertaining to the king . The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! May the Lord be with those who do well !”
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Jehoshaphat |
Religion |
Rulers |
Zeal |
Israel |
JEHOSHAPHAT (2) |
Zebadiah |
Court |
Judge |
LAW OF MOSES |
Amariah |
Jehu |
Levites |
TEACH; TEACHER; TEACHING |
Hanani |
BEERSHEBA |
Fear of God |
ISHMAEL (1) |
Ishmael |
Iconoclasm |
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NET Notes: 2Ch 19:1 For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
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NET Notes: 2Ch 19:7 Heb “and now let the terror of the Lord be upon you, be careful and act for there is not with the Lord our God injustice, lifting up of a face, ...
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NET Notes: 2Ch 19:8 Heb “and to conduct a case [or “for controversy”], and they returned [to] Jerusalem.” Some emend וַיּ&...
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NET Notes: 2Ch 19:9 Heb “This you must do with the fear of the Lord, with honesty, and with a complete heart.”
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NET Notes: 2Ch 19:10 Heb “and anger will be upon you and your brothers; do this and you will not be guilty.”
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