2 Chronicles 19:11

11 "Amariah the chief priest is in charge of all cases regarding the worship of God; Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, is in charge of all civil cases; the Levites will keep order in the courts. Be bold and diligent. And God be with you as you do your best."

2 Chronicles 19:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 19:11

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all
matters of the Lord
He being high priest, presided in this court in all things sacred, or which respected the worship of God; and was present to give his advice, and direct in the determination of all such matters that should come before them, according to the laws and statutes provided in such cases; though it may be he was only a common priest that was chief over them, or the president of this court:

and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah;
the prince of the tribe of Judah:

for all the king's matters;
such as related to civil government, and which were not so clearly determined by positive laws:

also the Levites shall be officers before you;
to execute the sentences that should be passed by them:

deal courageously;
fear not the faces of any, but judge righteously and faithfully:

and the Lord shall be with the good;
with good men that do good, to bestow all needful good upon them, to protect and defend them; the Targum is,

``the Word of the Lord shall be for your help, who is good.''

2 Chronicles 19:11 In-Context

9 He charged them: "Do your work in the fear of God; be dependable and honest in your duties.

10 When a case comes before you involving any of your fellow citizens, whether it seems large (like murder) or small (like matters of interpretation of the law), you are responsible for warning them that they are dealing with God. Make that explicit, otherwise both you and they are going to be dealing with God's wrath. Do your work well or you'll end up being as guilty as they are.

11 "Amariah the chief priest is in charge of all cases regarding the worship of God; Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, is in charge of all civil cases; the Levites will keep order in the courts. Be bold and diligent. And God be with you as you do your best."