2 Chronicles 19:5

Easy To Read Version

Jehoshaphat chose judges in Judah. He chose judges to be in each of the fortresses {\cf2\super [220]} of Judah.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:8

And in Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat chose some of the Levites, priests, and leaders of Israelite families to be judges. Those people were to use the law of the Lord to settle problems for the people living in Jerusalem.

Exodus 18:21

But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders.

Leviticus 14:42

Then that person must put new stones in the walls. And he must cover those walls with new plaster.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t kill any person. {\cf2\super [63]} And any person that kills will be judged.’

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, don’t be angry with another person. Every person is your brother. If you are angry with other people, you will be judged. And if you say bad things to another person, you will be judged by the Jewish council. And if you call another person a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge, you must not think that one person is more important than another person. You must judge every person the same. Don’t be afraid of anyone, because your decision is from God. But if there is a case too hard for you to judge, then bring it to me and I will judge it.’