Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 19:1 (show verse)
Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house (palace) in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:2 (show verse)
Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the ungodly and love those who hate the Lord and in doing so bring wrath from the Lord on yourself?
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Provoke the anger of God
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Alliances » Political » With idolaters forbidden
Companionship » Evil » A snare to jehoshaphat
Evil » Associations » Results of » Divine wrath
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By jehoshaphat
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Rebuked by the prophet jehu
Jehu » Prophet, son of hanani
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jehu, of jehoshaphat
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » A snare to jehoshaphat
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Alliances » Political » With idolaters forbidden
Companionship » Evil » A snare to jehoshaphat
Evil » Associations » Results of » Divine wrath
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By jehoshaphat
Hanani » Father of jehu the prophet
Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Rebuked by the prophet jehu
Jehu » Prophet, son of hanani
Jehu » The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jehu, of jehoshaphat
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » A snare to jehoshaphat
2 Chronicles 19:3 (show verse)
But there are some good things found in you, for you have removed the Asherim (idols) from the land and you have set your heart to seek God [with all your soul’s desire].”
Awakenings and religious reforms » Religious reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Groves » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Heart » Renewed » It should seek God
character of the renewed Heart » Prepared to seek God
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Groves » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Heart » Renewed » It should seek God
character of the renewed Heart » Prepared to seek God
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Abandonment of idols
2 Chronicles 19:4 (show verse)
So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 19:5 (show verse)
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
Cities » Provided with judges
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judges of israel » General references to
Judgment » How to judge
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judges of israel » General references to
Judgment » How to judge
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
2 Chronicles 19:6 (show verse)
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judgment » How to judge
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Magistrates » Should » Judge for God, not for man
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judgment » How to judge
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Magistrates » Should » Judge for God, not for man
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
2 Chronicles 19:7 (show verse)
So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Bribery » Not taking gifts (bribes)
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Favoritism » Not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Iniquity » The lord being without iniquity
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judgment » How to judge
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Incorruptible
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Impartial
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Magistrates » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Respect of persons » God does not have
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Favoritism » Not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Iniquity » The lord being without iniquity
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judges » Judging for the lord
Judgment » How to judge
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Incorruptible
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Impartial
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Magistrates » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Respect of persons » God does not have
2 Chronicles 19:8 (show verse)
In Jerusalem also Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the fathers’ households of Israel to render the judgment of the Lord and to judge disputes among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Court » Ecclesiastical
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judge » Priests and levites as
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Levites » Were judges
the Levites » Services of » Judging and deciding in controversies
Priest » Duties of » To act as magistrates
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Judge » Priests and levites as
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Levites » Were judges
the Levites » Services of » Judging and deciding in controversies
Priest » Duties of » To act as magistrates
2 Chronicles 19:9 (show verse)
Then the king commanded them, “Do this in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and wholeheartedly.
solemn Charges » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Court » Ecclesiastical
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Levites » Were judges
Religious » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Court » Ecclesiastical
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Levites » Were judges
Religious » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
2 Chronicles 19:10 (show verse)
Whenever any dispute comes to you from your brothers (relatives) who live in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, or between statutes and judgments, you are to warn [and instruct] them so that they may not be guilty before the Lord; otherwise [God’s] wrath will come on you and your brothers. Do this and you will not be guilty.
Court » Ecclesiastical
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Levites » Were judges
Warnings » The duty of giving
Court » Superior, and inferior
Court » Justice required of
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Levites » Were judges
Warnings » The duty of giving
2 Chronicles 19:11 (show verse)
Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in all matters of the Lord, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king’s matters; and the Levites will serve you as officers. Deal courageously, and may the Lord be with the upright.”
Amariah » Chief priest in the reign of jehoshaphat
Azariah » Or uzziah, king of judah the prophet
Azariah » High priest » Also called amariah
holy Boldness » Exhortations to
Courage » Encouraged by jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointed
Court » Ecclesiastical
Decision » Exhortation to
Ishmael » Father of zebadiah
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Kings » Officers of » Prime minister
Levites » Were judges
civil Minister » Zebadiah
Zebadiah » Son of ishmael and counselor of the king
Azariah » Or uzziah, king of judah the prophet
Azariah » High priest » Also called amariah
holy Boldness » Exhortations to
Courage » Encouraged by jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointed
Court » Ecclesiastical
Decision » Exhortation to
Ishmael » Father of zebadiah
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Kings » Officers of » Prime minister
Levites » Were judges
civil Minister » Zebadiah
Zebadiah » Son of ishmael and counselor of the king