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And he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for (A)you do not judge for man but for Yahweh who is with you [a]when you render judgment. So now then let the dread of Yahweh be upon you; [b]be careful what you do, because [c]with Yahweh our God (B)there is no unrighteousness (C)or partiality or the taking of a bribe.”

In Jerusalem also Jehoshaphat appointed some (D)of the Levites and priests, and some of the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh and to judge [d]disputes. So they returned to Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 19:6 Lit in the word of judgment
  2. 2 Chronicles 19:7 Lit be careful and do
  3. 2 Chronicles 19:7 Lit there is not with Yahweh our God
  4. 2 Chronicles 19:8 As in M.T.; or And they lived in Jerusalem; LXX and Vg. disputes and they returned to Jerusalem

He told them, “Consider carefully what you do,(A) because you are not judging for mere mortals(B) but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice(C) or partiality(D) or bribery.”

In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites,(E) priests(F) and heads of Israelite families to administer(G) the law of the Lord and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

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