2 Chronicles 19:7-9

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.”

8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests and heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

9 He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 19:7-9 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

• 1. S Genesis 18:25; Deuteronomy 32:4; S Job 8:3
• 2. S Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 10:17; Job 13:10; Job 32:21; Job 34:19; Romans 2:11; Colossians 3:25
• 3. S 1 Chronicles 23:4
• 4. Ezekiel 44:24
• 5. 2 Chronicles 17:8-9