Context 3But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have set your heart to seek God. 4So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and 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 fathers. Reforms Instituted 5He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city. 6He said to the judges, Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment. 7Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe. 8In Jerusalem also Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests, and some of the heads of the fathers households of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD and to judge disputes among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 9Then he charged them saying, Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly. 10Whenever any dispute comes to you from your brethren who live in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you shall warn them so that they may not be guilty before the LORD, and wrath may not come on you and your brethren. Thus you shall do and you will not be guilty. 11Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Act resolutely, and the LORD be with the upright. Parallel Verses American Standard VersionNevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast put away the Asheroth out of the land, and hast set thy heart to seek God. Douay-Rheims Bible But good works are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land of Juda, and hast prepared thy heart to seek the Lord the God of thy fathers. Darby Bible Translation Nevertheless there are good things found in thee; for thou hast put away the Asherahs out of the land, and hast directed thy heart to seek God. English Revised Version Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast put away the Asheroth out of the land, and hast set thine heart to seek God. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless, there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God. World English Bible Nevertheless there are good things found in you, in that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God." Young's Literal Translation but good things have been found with thee, for thou hast put away the shrines out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God.' Library 'A Mirror for Magistrates''And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem. 2. And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord. 3. Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. 4. And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Jehoshaphat Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses. How those that are at Variance and those that are at Peace are to be Admonished. The Old Testament Canon from Its Beginning to Its Close. Chronicles Links 2 Chronicles 19:3 NIV • 2 Chronicles 19:3 NLT • 2 Chronicles 19:3 ESV • 2 Chronicles 19:3 NASB • 2 Chronicles 19:3 KJV • 2 Chronicles 19:3 Bible Apps • 2 Chronicles 19:3 Parallel • Bible Hub |