Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 19:1 (show verse)
After this, King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem,
2 Chronicles 19:2 (show verse)
where Hanani's son Jehu, the seer, went out to meet him. He asked King Jehoshaphat, "Should you be helping those who are wicked, yes or no? Should you love those who hate the LORD? Wrath is headed your way directly from the LORD because of this.
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)
Nevertheless, a few good things have been found in you, in that you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have disciplined yourself to seek God."
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)
Jehoshaphat continued to live in Jerusalem, but he travelled again throughout the people from Beer-sheba to Mount Ephraim, bringing them back to the LORD God of their ancestors
2 Chronicles 19:5 (show verse)
and appointing judges throughout the land in all of the walled cities of Judah, city by city. He issued this reminder to the judges:
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)
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings.
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 let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."
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, Jehoshaphat also appointed certain descendants of Levi, priests, and family leaders of Israel to render verdicts for the LORD and to decide difficult cases. Their offices were in 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)
He issued this reminder to them:
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)
"You are to carry out your duties in the fear of the LORD, serving him faithfully with your whole heart. No matter what case comes before you from your fellow citizens who live in their own cities, whether it's a dispute between blood relatives or a dispute regarding the Law and the commands, statutes, or verdicts, you are to warn the parties so that they do not become guilty in the LORD's presence and so that anger does not come upon you and your fellow citizens.
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)
Take notice, please, that Amariah the Chief Priest is presiding over all cases that pertain to the LORD, Ishmael's son Zebadiah is presiding as ruler of the household of Judah with respect to all cases that pertain to the national government, and the descendants of Levi will preside over your other civil cases. Serve courageously, and the LORD will 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