2 Chronicles 19
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- 1Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, returned safely to his home in Jerusalem.
- 2Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you help the ungodly and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath is upon you from the LORD."
- 3Even so, there is good in you, because you have removed the groves from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.
- 4Jehoshaphat stayed in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.
- 5He appointed judges throughout the land in every fortified city of Judah, one by one.
- 6He told the judges, "Be careful what you do, because you are not judging for people, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment."
- 7So 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.
- 8In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat appointed Levites, priests, and heads of the families of Israel for the judgment of the LORD and for controversies when they returned to Jerusalem.
- 9He gave them these instructions: "Carry out your duties in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly.
- 10And whatever case comes to you from your fellow Israelites who live in their cities, whether it is between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, you must warn them not to trespass against the LORD, so that wrath does not come upon you and your fellow Israelites. Do this, and you will not trespass.
- 11"Amariah the chief priest will have authority over you in any matter related to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will handle all matters related to the king. The Levites will serve as your court officials. Be courageous in your work, and may the LORD be with those who do what is right."