2 Chronicles 19

Berean Standard Bible

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After King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to Jerusalem, the seer Jehu son of Hanani confronted him, rebuking him for helping the wicked while acknowledging his removal of Asherah poles and his dedication to seeking God. Jehoshaphat then traveled among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim to turn them back to the LORD. He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of Judah, instructing them to judge carefully in the fear of the LORD because God shows no injustice, partiality, or bribery. In Jerusalem, he also appointed Levites, priests, and family heads to settle disputes and handle matters concerning the LORD, alongside Zebadiah for royal matters. Finally, Jehoshaphat commanded these leaders to serve faithfully and resolutely under the oversight of Amariah the chief priest and Zebadiah.

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¹When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, ²Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. ³However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.” ⁴Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. ⁵He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. ⁶Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. ⁷And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ⁸Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. ⁹He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. ¹⁰For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt. ¹¹Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”

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