2 Chronicles 19:6

Translations

Modern

Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.

Traditional

And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.

Literal

…and he said to the judges, “See to what you are doing, for not for man do you judge, but for YHWH, who is with you in the matter of judgment.

Latin

…et præcipiens judicibus: Videte, ait, quid faciatis: non enim hominis exercetis judicium, sed Domini: et quodcumque judicaveritis, in vos redundabit.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat Social Justice

Related verses

Deuteronomy 1:17
Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
Leviticus 19:15
You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
Luke 12:15
And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
1 Chronicles 28:10
Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”
Joshua 22:5
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Luke 21:8
Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
Psalm 82:1–6
A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
Acts 5:35
“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.
Acts 22:26
On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Court: Justice Required of Court: Superior, and Inferior Courts of Justice: Inferior Court in all Cities Courts of Justice: Judges of To Judge As for God Courts of Justice: Re-Established by Jehoshaphat Godly Fear: Necessary to Impartial Administration of Justice Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His Wise Reign Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Magistrates: should Judge for God, not for Man Rulers: Duties of

2 Chronicles 19:6

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