2 Chronicles 19:5
2 Chronicles 19:5 in Multiple Translations
He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
¶ 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 fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
And he put judges through all the land, in every walled town of Judah,
He appointed judges throughout the country, in all of the fortified towns of Judah.
And hee set iudges in the lande throughout all the strong cities of Iudah, citie by citie,
And he establisheth judges in the land, in all the fenced cities of Judah, for every city,
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,
And he set judges of the land in all the fenced cities of Juda, in every place.
He appointed judges throughout Judah, in each of the cities that had walls around them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 19:5
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2 Chronicles 19:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲמֵ֨ד
שֹֽׁפְטִ֜ים
בָּ/אָ֗רֶץ
בְּ/כָל
עָרֵ֧י
יְהוּדָ֛ה
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
לְ/עִ֥יר
וָ/עִֽיר
וַ/יַּעֲמֵ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
שֹֽׁפְטִ֜ים
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
V-Qal
בָּ/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עָרֵ֧י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
יְהוּדָ֛ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
bâtsar
H1219
to gather/restrain/fortify
Art | Adj
לְ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
וָ/עִֽיר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 19:5
וַ/יַּעֲמֵ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
שֹֽׁפְטִ֜ים
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
V-Qal
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
בָּ/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֧י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָ֛ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
bâtsar
H1219
"to gather/restrain/fortify"
Art | Adj
This word means to gather or fortify, often used to describe harvesting grapes or building strong walls. It appears in the Bible to describe the gathering of crops, such as in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to restrain or make something inaccessible.
Definition: 1) to gather, restrain, fence, fortify, make inaccessible, enclose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a2) fortified, cut off, made inaccessible (pass participle) 1a3) secrets, mysteries, inaccessible things (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld 1c) (Piel) to fortify
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cut off, (de-) fenced, fortify, (grape) gather(-er), mighty things, restrain, strong, wall (up), withhold. See also: Genesis 11:6; Job 42:2; Psalms 76:13.
לְ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
וָ/עִֽיר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 19:5
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 19:5
Context — Jehoshaphat’s Reforms
3However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”
4Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
5He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.
6Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. 7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 16:18–20 | You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment. Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 19:8 | Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:13–14 | Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. |
| 4 | Romans 13:1–5 | Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience. |
2 Chronicles 19:5 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 19:5, we see that Jehoshaphat appointed judges in the land to ensure that people were treated fairly and justly. This shows that Jehoshaphat was committed to following God's commands, such as those found in Deuteronomy 16:18. By establishing a system of judges, Jehoshaphat was able to promote peace and stability in the land, and to turn people back to the LORD (2 Chronicles 19:4). This reminds us of the importance of fairness and justice in our own lives, and encourages us to seek to establish structures and systems that promote these values, just as Jehoshaphat did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of Jehoshaphat appointing judges in the land?
Jehoshaphat appointed judges to ensure justice and fairness in the land, as seen in 2 Chronicles 19:5, and to turn the people back to the LORD, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 19:4.
How did Jehoshaphat's appointment of judges reflect his commitment to God?
By appointing judges, Jehoshaphat demonstrated his commitment to following God's commands, such as those found in Deuteronomy 16:18, which instructs the appointment of judges and officers in all the gates of Israel.
What can we learn from Jehoshaphat's approach to leadership and governance?
Jehoshaphat's approach shows that effective leadership involves not only making good decisions but also establishing systems and structures that promote justice and righteousness, as seen in Proverbs 29:4, which highlights the importance of fairness in leadership.
How does this verse relate to the concept of justice in the Bible?
This verse reflects the biblical emphasis on justice, as seen in Psalms 82:3-4, which instructs rulers to defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless, and to give justice to the poor and the afflicted.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can promote justice and fairness in my own community, just as Jehoshaphat did in Judah?
- How can I, like Jehoshaphat, use my position or influence to turn people back to the LORD?
- What are some structures or systems in my life that may need to be established or reformed to better reflect God's commands and principles?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a commitment to following God's commands, as Jehoshaphat did through his appointment of judges?
- How can I, like Jehoshaphat, balance the need for justice and fairness with the need for compassion and mercy?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 19:5
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 19:5
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city, He set judges in the land. There had been judicial courts established at an early period.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
In every city, for itself and the country adjacent, that justice might be administered with the most ease and convenience to the people, and they might not all be forced to go up to Jerusalem.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
2 Chronicles 19:5 And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,Ver. 5. And he set judges in the land.] Judges they had before; but some of them, haply, fell in the late war with the Syrians, or were otherwise wanting to their places and duties. It is a mercy to have judges, modo audeant quae sentiunt, saith the orator, so they be as they should be. Throughout all the fenced cities.] Lest soldiers should abuse their power unto violence and wrong, as they are apt to do. Cic., pro Milone.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
(5) And he set.—Appointed, or stationed.The fenced cities.—As being the chief centres of each district. City by city.—For every city, according to the Law, Deuteronomy 16:18, “in all thy gates.” (Comp. 1 Chronicles 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:29.) The judges would be Levites, and probably also priests and family chiefs, as in the case of Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 19:8).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 19:5
5. and he set judges] Cp. 2 Chronicles 19:11 “also the Levites shall be officers”; and Deuteronomy 16:18 “judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates.” In the earliest days justice was administered in Israel, as among the Bedouin of to-day, probably by all heads of families and (in difficult cases) by the one head who was distinguished above the rest for impartiality and for knowledge of tribal custom. In later days when Israel was settled in Canaan the “elders of the cities” and the “elders of the priests” exercised the same functions. Jehoshaphat’s measures were twofold, (1) to establish judges throughout the cities of Judah, (2) to establish (in accordance with Deuteronomy 17:8 ff.) a kind of court of appeal in Jerusalem itself. As to the first measure no doubt the work consisted in removing evil judges and confirming the good in their office, rather than in appointing judges for the first time. The second measure, however, was probably altogether new; David (2 Samuel 14:4 ff; 2 Samuel 15:3) and Solomon (1 Kings 3:16) had kept judgment in their own hands. The prominent position assigned to the priests as judges is in accordance with Deuteronomy 17:9; Deuteronomy 19:17.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 19:5
What exact change Jehoshaphat made in the judicial system of Judah Deuteronomy 16:18; 1 Chronicles 23:4, it is impossible to determine.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:5
5. Set judges in the land… city by city — Appointed local magistrates in all the principal cities to attend to the administration of justice, according to the directions of the law. Deuteronomy 16:18-20.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 19:5
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Epistle 367 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the necessity of living a life of righteousness and holiness, as it is essential for seeing God and maintaining peace within a community. He warns that unholi |
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Some Queries and Considerations Proposed to the Cavaliers by Isaac Penington | Greek Word Studies delves into the significance of the term 'patriarch' in Scripture, highlighting the role of important male ancestors as heads of families or tribes, such as Abra |
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Open Air Meeting - Part 2 by Billy Sunday | This sermon addresses the presence of bootleggers, moonshiners, and moral decay in society, emphasizing the importance of upholding moral values and the role of faith in God and Je |
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Christian Revolution by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel and the lions' den as an example of serving the Lord and facing challenges. He emphasizes the importance of unity in a na |
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The Country and the Church by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for both the Constitution and the Bible to come alive in our lives. He compares the external appearance of freedom in government to |
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Of the Civil Magistrate by Conrad Mbewe | Conrad Mbewe emphasizes the importance of submission to civil authority as a reflection of one's relationship with God, drawing from 1 Peter 2. He explains that true Christians, tr |
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Studies in 1 Peter-08 1 Peter 2:13-20 by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the solution to the problems in our nation is not more police or higher salaries for law enforcement agencies, but rather the preaching |