2 Chronicles 19:9

Verse

He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Free Bible Version

He gave them these orders, “You must honor God, and act with faithfulness and complete commitment.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall yee doe in the feare of the Lord faithfully and with a perfite heart.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Translation for Translators

He told them this: “You must always do your work faithfully, revering Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He instructed them, saying, “You must serve in reverence for Yahweh, faithfully, and with your whole heart.

Noah Webster Bible

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

World English Bible

He commanded them, saying, “You shall do this in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Young's Literal Translation

and he layeth a charge upon them, saying, 'Thus do ye do in the fear of Jehovah, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart,

Context

Jehoshaphat’s Reforms

⁸Moreover, 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.⁹He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.¹⁰For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Faithful in Ordinary Things

Mary Wilder Tileston

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of justice and integrity in the judicial system, as Jehoshaphat appointed judges throughout the land to administer justice in the fear of the Lord and with impartiality. By emphasizing the need for judges to act with Godly wisdom and righteousness, the verse underscores the significance of upholding moral values in leadership roles. Jehoshaphat's actions serve as a model for establishing a fair and just society where decisions are made in accordance with God's standards, ensuring equity and righteousness prevail.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And what cause soever shall come unto you of your brethren that dwell in their cities,.... Whether sacred or civil, that should come before them by way of appeal from, inferior courts in the country, where they could not be determined: between blood and blood; one relation and another, or with respect to shedding of blood, whether ignorantly or purposely: between law and commandment, statutes and judgments; not rightly understood, and so pleaded on both sides: ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the Lord; the persons engaged in controversy, that they take no false oath, nor bear false testimony, and act not stubbornly against any of the laws, when explained in court unto them: and so wrath come upon you and your children; upon judges for the neglect of their duty in giving due warning, and upon the people for not taking it when given: this do, and ye shall not trespass; if the above charge in all its parts is strictly attended to.

2 Chronicles 19:9

Jehoshaphat’s Reforms

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Free Bible Version

He gave them these orders, “You must honor God, and act with faithfulness and complete commitment.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall yee doe in the feare of the Lord faithfully and with a perfite heart.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Translation for Translators

He told them this: “You must always do your work faithfully, revering Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He instructed them, saying, “You must serve in reverence for Yahweh, faithfully, and with your whole heart.

Noah Webster Bible

And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

World English Bible

He commanded them, saying, “You shall do this in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Young's Literal Translation

and he layeth a charge upon them, saying, 'Thus do ye do in the fear of Jehovah, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart,