Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the Lord’s will and for settling disputes of the residents of Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He appointed judges throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, American Standard Version (1901) And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, Common English Bible He appointed judges throughout the land in each of the fortified cities of Judah, Catholic Public Domain Version And he appointed judges of the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, in each place. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he set judges of the land in all the fenced cities of Juda, in every place. |
Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the Lord’s will and for settling disputes of the residents of Jerusalem.
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating dishonest profit. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Then they are to take different stones to replace the former ones and take additional plaster to replaster the house.
‘You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, , and whoever murders will be subject to judgement.
But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgement. Whoever insults his brother or sister will be subject to the court. Whoever says, “You fool! ” will be subject to hellfire. ,
Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.