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2 Chronicles 19 :: New English Translation (NET)

2Ch 19:1

2Ch 19:1When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

2Ch 19:2

2Ch 19:2the 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!

2Ch 19:3

2Ch 19:3Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow the LORD."

2Ch 19:4

2Ch 19:4Jehoshaphat 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.

Reforms Instituted

2Ch 19:5

2Ch 19:5He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

2Ch 19:6

2Ch 19:6He 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.

2Ch 19:7

2Ch 19:7Respect the LORD and make careful decisions, for the LORD our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery."

2Ch 19:8

2Ch 19:8In 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.

2Ch 19:9

2Ch 19:9He commanded them: "Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.

2Ch 19:10

2Ch 19:10Whenever 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.

2Ch 19:11

2Ch 19:11You 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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