Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. New Living Translation These were his instructions to them: “You must always act in the fear of the LORD, with faithfulness and an undivided heart. English Standard Version And he charged them: “Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart: Berean Standard Bible He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. King James Bible And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. New King James Version And he commanded them, saying, “Thus you shall act in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and with a loyal heart: New American Standard Bible Then he commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly. NASB 1995 Then he charged them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly. NASB 1977 Then he charged them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly. Legacy Standard Bible Then he commanded them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully and wholeheartedly. Amplified Bible Then the king commanded them, “Do this in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly. Christian Standard Bible He commanded them, saying, “In the fear of the LORD, with integrity, and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following: Holman Christian Standard Bible He commanded them, saying, “In the fear of the LORD, with integrity, and with a whole heart, you are to do the following: American Standard Version And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Contemporary English Version He told them: Faithfully serve the LORD! English Revised Version And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation He ordered them, "Do this wholeheartedly-with the fear of the LORD and with faithfulness. Good News Translation He gave them the following instructions: "You must perform your duties in reverence for the LORD, faithfully obeying him in everything you do. International Standard Version He issued this reminder to them: "You are to carry out your duties in the fear of the LORD, serving him faithfully with your whole heart. Majority Standard Bible He commanded them, saying, ?You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. NET Bible He commanded them: "Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives. New Heart English Bible He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Webster's Bible Translation And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. World English Bible He commanded them, saying, “You shall do this in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he lays a charge on them, saying, “Thus do you do in the fear of YHWH, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart, Young's Literal Translation and he layeth a charge upon them, saying, 'Thus do ye do in the fear of Jehovah, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart, Smith's Literal Translation And he will command upon them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, with faithfulness and with the whole heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Catholic Public Domain Version And he instructed them, saying, “So shall you act: faithfully, in the fear of the Lord, and with a perfect heart. New American Bible He gave them this command: “Thus you shall act: in the fear of the LORD, with fidelity and with an undivided heart. New Revised Standard Version He charged them: “This is how you shall act: in the fear of the LORD, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in reverence of the LORD, in faithfulness and with a perfect heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he commanded them and he said to them: “Thus you will do for the worship of LORD JEHOVAH in faith and with a perfect heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he charged them, saying: 'Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a whole heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, in truth and with a perfect heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat's Reforms…8Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. 9He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. 10For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.… Cross References Deuteronomy 16:18-20 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. / Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. / Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Romans 13:1-4 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Exodus 18:21-22 Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you. 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Luke 18:1-8 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: / “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. / And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ ... Jeremiah 22:3 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. 1 Timothy 5:21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality. 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. Amos 5:14-15 Seek good, not evil, so that you may live. And the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. / Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” Treasury of Scripture And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. in the fear 2 Chronicles 19:7 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. Deuteronomy 1:16,17 And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him… 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. Jump to Previous Charge Charged Commanded Faith Faithfully Faithfulness Fear Good Heart Layeth Orders Perfect Serve True. Whole Wholeheartedly WorkJump to Next Charge Charged Commanded Faith Faithfully Faithfulness Fear Good Heart Layeth Orders Perfect Serve True. Whole Wholeheartedly Work2 Chronicles 19 1. Jehoshaphat, reproved by Jehu, visits his kingdom5. His instructions to the judges 8. to the priests and Levites He commanded them, saying, This phrase indicates a directive from a figure of authority, in this case, King Jehoshaphat of Judah. Jehoshaphat was known for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. The context here is his appointment of judges throughout the fortified cities of Judah, emphasizing the importance of justice and righteousness. This command reflects the king's commitment to ensuring that his officials uphold God's laws. “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah who initiated reforms to bring the people back to the worship of the LORD. He is known for his efforts to establish justice and righteousness in the land. 2. Judges and Officials Appointed by Jehoshaphat to administer justice throughout Judah. They were given specific instructions to judge fairly and in the fear of the LORD. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned. It was a place of both spiritual decline and revival during his reign. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Jehoshaphat established a central court to ensure justice was administered according to God's laws. 5. The Fear of the LORD A central theme in Jehoshaphat's reforms, emphasizing reverence and obedience to God as the foundation for justice and governance. Teaching Points Serve FaithfullyAs believers, we are called to serve God and others with integrity and dedication, reflecting His character in our actions. Wholehearted Commitment Our service to God should be complete and undivided, prioritizing His will above all else. Fear of the LORD Reverence for God is foundational to righteous living and decision-making. It should guide our actions and attitudes in all areas of life. Justice and Righteousness Upholding justice is a divine mandate. We are to seek fairness and equity in our interactions and responsibilities. Leadership Accountability Those in positions of authority are accountable to God for their actions and decisions. They must lead with humility and a fear of the LORD.(9) Thus.--Viz., as 2Chronicles 19:10 explains. Them.--The members of the Superior Court; just as the ordinary judges had been charged (2Chronicles 19:6-7). Perfect heart.--i.e., integrity. (See 2Chronicles 15:17; 2Chronicles 16:9.) Hebrew He commanded them,וַיְצַ֥ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “You must serve תַעֲשׂוּן֙ (ṯa·‘ă·śūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 6213: To do, make faithfully בֶּאֱמוּנָ֖ה (be·’ĕ·mū·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity and wholeheartedly שָׁלֵֽם׃ (šā·lêm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace in the fear בְּיִרְאַ֣ת (bə·yir·’aṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD. יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Chronicles 19:9 NIV2 Chronicles 19:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 19:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 19:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 19:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 19:9 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 19:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 19:9 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 19:9 French Bible 2 Chronicles 19:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 19:9 He commanded them saying Thus you shall (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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