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2 Chronicles 19:5
And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah,
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Christian Standard Bible®
He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city.
He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city.
Hebrew Names Version
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Yehudah, city by city,
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Yehudah, city by city,
King James Version
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
English Standard Version
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
New Century Version
Jehoshaphat appointed judges in all the land, in each of the strong, walled cities of Judah.
Jehoshaphat appointed judges in all the land, in each of the strong, walled cities of Judah.
New English Translation
He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
Amplified Bible
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
New American Standard Bible
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
World English Bible
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Geneva Bible (1587)
And hee set iudges in the lande throughout all the strong cities of Iudah, citie by citie,
And hee set iudges in the lande throughout all the strong cities of Iudah, citie by citie,
Legacy Standard Bible
And he appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, in each city.
And he appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, in each city.
Berean Standard Bible
He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
Contemporary English Version
He assigned judges to each of the fortified cities in Judah
He assigned judges to each of the fortified cities in Judah
Complete Jewish Bible
He appointed judges throughout the land in all the fortified cities of Y'hudah, city by city,
He appointed judges throughout the land in all the fortified cities of Y'hudah, city by city,
Darby Translation
And he set judges in the land throughout the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
And he set judges in the land throughout the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jehoshaphat went from town to town and appointed judges in each of the fortresses of Judah.
Jehoshaphat went from town to town and appointed judges in each of the fortresses of Judah.
George Lamsa Translation
And he appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah and the great cities.
And he appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah and the great cities.
Good News Translation
He appointed judges in each of the fortified cities of Judah
He appointed judges in each of the fortified cities of Judah
Lexham English Bible
And he appointed judges in the land and in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
And he appointed judges in the land and in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
Literal Translation
And he placed judges in the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, for every city;
And he placed judges in the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, for every city;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he set Iudges thorow out the londe, in all the stronge cities of Iuda, and a certayne in euery cite.
And he set Iudges thorow out the londe, in all the stronge cities of Iuda, and a certayne in euery cite.
American Standard Version
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he set iudges in the lande throughout all the strong cities of Iuda, citie by citie:
And he set iudges in the lande throughout all the strong cities of Iuda, citie by citie:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
King James Version (1611)
And he set Iudges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Iudah, city by city,
And he set Iudges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Iudah, city by city,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he appointed judges in all the strong cities of Juda, city by city.
And he appointed judges in all the strong cities of Juda, city by city.
English Revised Version
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he ordeynede iugis of the lond in alle the strengthid citees of Juda, bi ech place.
And he ordeynede iugis of the lond in alle the strengthid citees of Juda, bi ech place.
Update Bible Version
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Webster's Bible Translation
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
New King James Version
Then he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Then he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
New Living Translation
He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns,
He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns,
New Life Bible
He chose judges in the land in all the strong cities of Judah, city by city.
He chose judges in the land in all the strong cities of Judah, city by city.
New Revised Standard
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he stationed judges in the land, throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city;
And he stationed judges in the land, throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he set judges of the land in all the fenced cities of Juda, in every place.
And he set judges of the land in all the fenced cities of Juda, in every place.
Revised Standard Version
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Young's Literal Translation
And he establisheth judges in the land, in all the fenced cities of Judah, for every city,
And he establisheth judges in the land, in all the fenced cities of Judah, for every city,
THE MESSAGE
And he was diligent in appointing judges in the land—each of the fortress cities had its judge. He charged the judges: "This is serious work; do it carefully. You are not merely judging between men and women; these are God 's judgments that you are passing on. Live in the fear of God —be most careful, for God hates dishonesty, partiality, and bribery."
And he was diligent in appointing judges in the land—each of the fortress cities had its judge. He charged the judges: "This is serious work; do it carefully. You are not merely judging between men and women; these are God 's judgments that you are passing on. Live in the fear of God —be most careful, for God hates dishonesty, partiality, and bribery."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
Contextual Overview
5 And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah, 6 And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give. 7 So now let the fear of the Lord be in you; do your work with care; for in the Lord our God there is no evil, or respect for high position, or taking of payment to do wrong. 8 Then in Jerusalem he gave authority to certain of the Levites and the priests and the heads of families of Israel to give decisions for the Lord, and in the causes of those living in Jerusalem. 9 And he gave them their orders, saying, You are to do your work in the fear of the Lord, in good faith and with a true heart. 10 And if any cause comes before you from your brothers living in their towns, where the death punishment is in question, or where there are questions of law or order, or rules or decisions, make them take care that they are not in the wrong before the Lord, so that wrath may not come on you and on your brothers; do this and you yourselves will not be in the wrong. 11 And now, Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all questions to do with the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the head of the family of Judah, in everything to do with the king's business; and the Levites will be overseers for you. Be strong to do the work; and may the Lord be with the upright.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
2 Chronicles 19:8, Deuteronomy 16:18-20, Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 2:14
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:21 - such as Leviticus 14:42 - General 1 Samuel 8:1 - made his 2 Chronicles 20:1 - after this also 2 Chronicles 20:4 - the cities Ezra 10:14 - our rulers Micah 3:1 - Is it
Cross-References
Genesis 19:23
The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.
The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.
Genesis 19:24
Then the Lord sent fire and flaming smoke raining down from heaven on Sodom and Gomorrah.
Then the Lord sent fire and flaming smoke raining down from heaven on Sodom and Gomorrah.
Genesis 19:26
But Lot's wife, looking back, became a pillar of salt.
But Lot's wife, looking back, became a pillar of salt.
Genesis 19:27
And Abraham got up early in the morning and went to the place where he had been talking with the Lord:
And Abraham got up early in the morning and went to the place where he had been talking with the Lord:
Leviticus 18:22
You may not have sex relations with men, as you do with women: it is a disgusting thing.
You may not have sex relations with men, as you do with women: it is a disgusting thing.
Leviticus 20:13
And if a man has sex relations with a man, the two of them have done a disgusting thing: let them be put to death; their blood will be on them.
And if a man has sex relations with a man, the two of them have done a disgusting thing: let them be put to death; their blood will be on them.
Judges 19:22
While they were taking their pleasure at the meal, the good-for-nothing men of the town came round the house, giving blows on the door; and they said to the old man, the master of the house, Send out that man who came to your house, so that we may take our pleasure with him.
While they were taking their pleasure at the meal, the good-for-nothing men of the town came round the house, giving blows on the door; and they said to the old man, the master of the house, Send out that man who came to your house, so that we may take our pleasure with him.
Isaiah 1:9
If the Lord of armies had not kept some at least of us safe, we would have been like Sodom, and the fate of Gomorrah would have been ours.
If the Lord of armies had not kept some at least of us safe, we would have been like Sodom, and the fate of Gomorrah would have been ours.
Isaiah 3:9
Their respect for a man's position is a witness against them; and their sin is open to the view of all; like that of Sodom, it is not covered. A curse on their soul! for the measure of their sin is full.
Their respect for a man's position is a witness against them; and their sin is open to the view of all; like that of Sodom, it is not covered. A curse on their soul! for the measure of their sin is full.
Jeremiah 3:3
So the showers have been kept back, and there has been no spring rain; still your brow is the brow of a loose woman, you will not let yourself be shamed.
So the showers have been kept back, and there has been no spring rain; still your brow is the brow of a loose woman, you will not let yourself be shamed.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,.... Inferior judges in lesser courts of judicature than that at Jerusalem, and that in every city, that judgment and justice might be executed everywhere; such were appointed by David, but had been neglected, and now restored, see 1 Chronicles 26:29.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
What exact change Jehoshaphat made in the judicial system of Judah Deu 16:18; 1 Chronicles 23:4, it is impossible to determine. Probably he found corruption widely spread 2 Chronicles 19:7, and the magistrates in some places tainted with the prevailing idolatry. He therefore made a fresh appointment of judges throughout the whole country; concentrating judicial authority in the hands of a few, or creating superior courts in the chief towns (“fenced cities”), with a right of appeal to such courts from the village judge.
