2 Chronicles 7:19

7:19 “But if you people ¹  ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, ²  and decide to serve and worship other gods, ³ 

2 Chronicles 19:11

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. ⁴  The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! ⁵  May the Lord be with those who do well!”

[7:19]  ¹ tn The Hebrew pronoun is plural, suggesting that Solomon and all Israel (or perhaps Solomon and his successors) are in view. To convey this to the English reader, the translation “you people” has been employed.

[7:19]  ² tn Heb “which I placed before you.”

[7:19]  ³ tn Heb “and walk and serve other gods and bow down to them.”

[19:11]  ⁴ tn Heb “and look, Amariah the chief priest is over you with respect to every matter of the Lord, and Zebadiah…with respect to every matter of the king.”

[19:11]  ⁵ tn Heb “Be strong and act!”