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2 Chronicles 19

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The seer Jehu son of Hanani scolds Jehoshaphat: Should you help the wicked and love those who hate God? Jehoshaphat goes back out among the people to turn them to God. He sets up judges in every town and tells them, Judge carefully, for God takes no bribes.

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Jehoshaphat Reproved by Jehu

1When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, 2Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate Yahweh? Because of this, the wrath of Yahweh is upon you. 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.”

  • 2CH 19:3[HEART]Jehoshaphat had some good in him because he set his heart to seek God.
  • 2CH 19:3[DEMONIC]Jehoshaphat praised for removing Asherah poles

Jehoshaphat’s Reforms

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 Yahweh, 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 Yahweh, who is with you when you render judgment. 7And now, may the fear of Yahweh be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with Yahweh our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

8Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of Yahweh and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. 9He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and with a whole heart in the fear of Yahweh. 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 Yahweh and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.

11Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to Yahweh, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may Yahweh be with the upright!”

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