2 Chronicles 19:9

9 And he charged them, saying, Ye shall proceed thus in the fear of the LORD, in truth and with a perfect heart.

2 Chronicles 19:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 19:9

And he charged them
The members of the court at Jerusalem:

saying, thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, and with
a perfect heart;
judge righteously and impartially, as men fearing God, true to the trust reposed in them, and sincere and upright in heart and actions, having nothing else in view but the glory of God, and the good of men.

2 Chronicles 19:9 In-Context

7 Therefore, now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it, for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.

8 Moreover, in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat placed some of the Levites and of the priests and of the heads of the fathers of Israel for the judgment of the LORD and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

9 And he charged them, saying, Ye shall proceed thus in the fear of the LORD, in truth and with a perfect heart.

10 In whatever case that shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes or rights, ye shall warn them lest they become guilty against the LORD so that wrath will not come upon you and upon your brethren. Doing thus, ye shall not be guilty.

11 Behold, Amariah, the high priest, who shall be over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah, the son of Ishmael, prince of the house of Judah, for all the king’s matters; and the Levites who shall be teachers before you. Take courage and do, for the LORD shall be with the good.