2 Chronicles 19:5-7

5 He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
6 He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.
7 Now let the fear of the LORD be on you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

2 Chronicles 19:5-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 19

Jehoshaphat returning from the battle at Ramothgilead, was met by a prophet, who reproved him for helping the ungodly, 2Ch 19:1-3, which quickened him to a greater regard for the reformation of his kingdom, 2Ch 19:4, and he set judges in all the cities of Judah, and exhorted them to do justice, 2Ch 19:5-7, and in the city of Jerusalem he appointed priests and Levites for the same purpose, and gave them a strict charge, and animated and encouraged them to perform their office faithfully, 2Ch 19:8-11.

Cross References 5

  • 1. S Genesis 47:6; S Exodus 18:26
  • 2. S Leviticus 19:15
  • 3. Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 16:18-20; Deuteronomy 17:8-13
  • 4. S Genesis 18:25; Deuteronomy 32:4; S Job 8:3
  • 5. S Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 10:17; Job 13:10; Job 32:21; Job 34:19; Romans 2:11; Colossians 3:25
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