2 Chronicles 19:9 net — He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.

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"He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives."

— 2 Chronicles 19:9, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 19 — Context

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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.

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He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.

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Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you(whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the LORD. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues, but if you obey, you will be free of guilt.

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Take note, Amariah the chief priest will oversee you in every matter pertaining to the LORD and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in every matter pertaining to the king. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Act courageously! And may the LORD be with those who do well!”

2 Chronicles 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 19:9 say?
2 Chronicles 19:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.”
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 (NET): “He commanded them:“Carry out your duties with respect for the LORD, with honesty, and with pure motives.” 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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