2 Chronicles 19:11

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Modern

Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”

Traditional

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king’s matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good.

Literal

And behold, Amariah is the chief priest over you in all matters of YHWH, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all matters of the king. And the Levites are officials before you. Be strong and act, and YHWH will be with the good one.”

Latin

Amarias autem sacerdos et pontifex vester in his quæ ad Deum pertinent, præsidebit: porro Zabadias filius Ismahel, qui est dux in domo Juda, super ea opera erit quæ ad regis officium pertinent: habetisque magistros Levitas coram vobis. Confortamini, et agite diligenter, et erit Dominus vobiscum in bonis.

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English

Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”

Notes

2 Chronicles 19:4–11

In Jehoshaphat’s judicial reform, he appointed judges in the fortified towns (2 Chronicles 19:5) and a central court in Jerusalem (19:8). He urged all judges to think carefully and to judge with integrity and respect for the Lord. This meant they could not show favoritism or accept bribes, and they had to warn criminals not to sin against the Lord. The reform reinstated the law of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13).

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Amariah: Chief priest under King Jehoshaphat of Judah Ishmael: Judah's leader under King Jehoshaphat Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Zebadiah: Chief priest in matters of the Lord

Glossary

Amariah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Ishmael Jehoshaphat (Person) Zebadiah

Topics

Amariah: Chief Priest in the Reign of Jehoshaphat Azariah: A High Priest: Also Called Amariah Civil Minister: Zebadiah Courage: Enjoined by Jehoshaphat Upon the Judicial and Executive officers be Appointed Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Court: Ecclesiastical Decision: Exhortation To Holy Boldness: Exhortations To Ishmael: Father of Zebadiah Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His Wise Reign Kings: Officers of Prime Minister Levites were Judges Zebadiah: Son of Ishmael and Counselor of the King

2 Chronicles 19:11

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