2 Chronicles 19 (NET)

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2 Chronicles 19:1¹When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:2²the 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!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:3³Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow God.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:4⁴Jehoshaphat 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:5⁵He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:6⁶He 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:7⁷Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:8⁸In 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:9⁹He commanded them: “Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:10¹⁰Whenever 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Chronicles 19:11¹¹Take note, Amariah the chief priest will oversee you in every matter pertaining to the Lord and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in every matter pertaining to the king. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Act courageously, and may the Lord be with those who do well!”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions