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King James Version (1611 Edition)
2 Chronicles 19:5
And he set Iudges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Iudah, city by city,
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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,
Bible in Basic English
And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah,
And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah,
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,
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 set Iudges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Iudah, city by city, 6 And said to the Iudges, Take heed what ye doe: for yee iudge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the iudgement. 7 Wherefore now, let the feare of the Lord be vpon you, take heed and doe it: for there is no iniquitie with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. 8 Moreouer in Ierusalem did Iehoshaphat set of the Leuites, and of the Priests, and of the chiefe of the fathers of Israel, for the iudgement of the Lord, and for controuersies, when they returned to Ierusalem. 9 And hee charged them, saying, Thus shall yee doe in the feare of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart. 10 And what cause soeuer shal come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, betweene blood and blood, betweene Law and Commandement, Statutes and Iudgements, yee shall euen warne them that they trespasse not against the Lord, and so wrath come vpon you, and vpon your brethren: this doe, & ye shall not trespasse. 11 And behold, Amariah the chiefe Priest is ouer you in all matters of the Lord, and Zebadiah the sonne of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Iudah, for all the Kings matters: Also the Leuites shall be officers before you. Deale couragiously, and the Lord shalbe with the good.
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 sunne was risen vpon the earth, when Lot entred into Zoar.
The sunne was risen vpon the earth, when Lot entred into Zoar.
Genesis 19:24
Then the LORD rained vpon Sodome & vpon Gomorrah, brimstone and fire, from the LORD out of heauen.
Then the LORD rained vpon Sodome & vpon Gomorrah, brimstone and fire, from the LORD out of heauen.
Genesis 19:26
But his wife looked backe from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
But his wife looked backe from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
Genesis 19:27
And Abraham gate vp earely in the morning, to the place, where hee stood before the LORD.
And Abraham gate vp earely in the morning, to the place, where hee stood before the LORD.
Leviticus 18:22
Thou shalt not lie with mankinde, as with womankinde: it is abomination.
Thou shalt not lie with mankinde, as with womankinde: it is abomination.
Leviticus 20:13
If a man also lie with mankind, as hee lyeth with a woman, both of them haue committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shalbe vpon them.
If a man also lie with mankind, as hee lyeth with a woman, both of them haue committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shalbe vpon them.
Judges 19:22
Now as they were making their hearts merrie, behold, the men of the citie, certaine sonnes of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the doore, and spake to the master of the house, the olde man, saying; Bring foorth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.
Now as they were making their hearts merrie, behold, the men of the citie, certaine sonnes of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the doore, and spake to the master of the house, the olde man, saying; Bring foorth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.
Isaiah 1:9
Except the Lord of hostes had left vnto vs a very small remnant, we should haue beene as Sodom, and we should haue bene like vnto Gomorrah.
Except the Lord of hostes had left vnto vs a very small remnant, we should haue beene as Sodom, and we should haue bene like vnto Gomorrah.
Isaiah 3:9
The shew of their countenance doeth witnesse against them, and they declare their sinne as Sodom, they hide it not: woe vnto their soule, for they haue rewarded euill vnto themselues.
The shew of their countenance doeth witnesse against them, and they declare their sinne as Sodom, they hide it not: woe vnto their soule, for they haue rewarded euill vnto themselues.
Jeremiah 3:3
Therefore the showres haue bin withholden, and there hath bene no latter raine, and thou haddest a whores forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.
Therefore the showres haue bin withholden, and there hath bene no latter raine, and thou haddest a whores forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.
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.
