Chronicles II 19:5

5 And he appointed judges in all the strong cities of Juda, city by city.

Chronicles II 19:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 19:5

And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities
of Judah, city by city
Inferior judges in lesser courts of judicature than that at Jerusalem, and that in every city, that judgment and justice might be executed everywhere; such were appointed by David, but had been neglected, and now restored, see ( 1 Chronicles 26:29 1 Chronicles 26:32 ) .

Chronicles II 19:5 In-Context

3 Nevertheless good things have been found in thee, forasmuch as thou didst remove the groves from the land of Juda, and didst direct thine heart to seek after the Lord.

4 And Josaphat dwelt in Jerusalem: and he again went out among the people from Bersabee to the mount of Ephraim, and turned them back to the Lord God of their fathers.

5 And he appointed judges in all the strong cities of Juda, city by city.

6 And he said to the judges, Take good heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, and with you are matters of judgment.

7 And now let the fear of the Lord be upon you, and be wary, and do : for there is no unrighteousness with the Lord our God, neither to respect persons, nor take bribes.