2 Chronicles 19:5 net — He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

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"He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah."

— 2 Chronicles 19:5, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 19 — Context

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the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat,“Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the LORD? Because you have done this the LORD is angry with you!

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Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow God.”

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Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. He went out among the people from Beer Sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and encouraged them to follow the LORD God of their ancestors.

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He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

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He told the judges,“Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the LORD, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.

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Respect the LORD and make careful decisions, for the LORD our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”

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In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 19:5 say?
2 Chronicles 19:5 in the NET Bible reads: “He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 19:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 19:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 19:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 19:5 in?
2 Chronicles 19:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 19:5?
2 Chronicles 19:5 reads (NET): “He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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