2 Chronicles 19:7

Translations

Modern

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Traditional

Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Literal

And now let the dread of YHWH be upon you; take care and do it, for not with YHWH our God are iniquity and lifting up of faces and taking of a bribe.”

Latin

Sit timor Domini vobiscum, et cum diligentia cuncta facite: non est enim apud Dominum Deum nostrum iniquitas, nec personarum acceptio, nec cupido munerum.

Original

Hebrew

English

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

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 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”
Romans 2:11
For God does not show favoritism.
Deuteronomy 10:17–18
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
Romans 9:14
What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
Exodus 23:8
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
Colossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Isaiah 1:23–26
Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.
Acts 10:34
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
Deuteronomy 16:18–19
You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
Job 34:19
…who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Micah 7:3
Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy God-Fearer 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 Fear of God: Reverence God: Judge, and his Justice Godly Fear: Necessary to Impartial Administration of Justice Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His Wise Reign Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Magistrates: should Rule in the Fear of God Respect of Persons: God Does not Have Rulers: Duties of The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Impartial The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Incorruptible Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

2 Chronicles 19:7

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