2 Chronicles 19:9 bbe — 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 h…

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"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."

— 2 Chronicles 19:9, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 19 — Context

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

2 Chronicles 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 19:9 say?
2 Chronicles 19:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 19:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 19:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 9.
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 19:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 19:9 in?
2 Chronicles 19:9 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 19:9?
2 Chronicles 19:9 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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