2 Chronicles 19 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat

2Ch 19:1Jehosh'aphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem.

2Ch 19:2But Jehu the son of Hana'ni the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehosh'aphat, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the LORD.

2Ch 19:3

2Ch 19:3Nevertheless some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Ashe'rahs out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God."

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2Ch 19:4Jehosh'aphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people, from Beer-sheba to the hill country of E'phraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers.

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2Ch 19:5

2Ch 19:5He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,

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2Ch 19:6and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD; he is with you in giving judgment.

2Ch 19:7

2Ch 19:7Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the LORD our God, or partiality, or taking bribes."

2Ch 19:8

2Ch 19:8Moreover in Jerusalem Jehosh'aphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the LORD and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem.

2Ch 19:9

2Ch 19:9And he charged them: "Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart:

2Ch 19:10

2Ch 19:10whenever a case comes to you from your brethren who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or ordinances, then you shall instruct them, that they may not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath may not come upon you and your brethren. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt.

2Ch 19:11

2Ch 19:11And behold, Amari'ah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadi'ah the son of Ish'mael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters; and the Levites will serve you as officers. Deal courageously, and may the LORD be with the upright!"

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2 Chronicles 19 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat

Reforms Instituted

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