2 Chronicles 19

Jehoshaphat Rebuked by Jehu

1 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 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD. References God: Romans 8:7, James 4:4. References Lord: 1 Kings 16:1. Judgment: 2 Chronicles 24:18, 32:25, Romans 1:32. Kingdom: 2 Chronicles 16:7, 18:3, 20:34. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:11 +5

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 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References God: 2 Chronicles 30:19. Good: 1 Kings 14:13. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 12:12, 12:14, Ezra 7:10

Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges

4 And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers.

5 And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,

6 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice.. Judgment: Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:17, Ecclesiastes 5:8. References Lord: Joshua 22:5, 1 Chronicles 28:10. Parallel theme: Luke 12:15

7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. 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. References God: Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, 9:14. Sin: Deuteronomy 32:4. Parallel theme: Genesis 18:25, Exodus 23:8, Job 34:19, Isaiah 33:15, Ephesians 6:9, Colossians 3:25 +5

8 Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 19:7. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 23:3

10 And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.

11 And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Kingdom: 1 Chronicles 26:30. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 19:8