2 Chronicles 19:11
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"Behold,וְהִנֵּ֡ה
(ve·hin·neh)
2009: lo! behold!prol. of hen
Amariahאֲמַרְיָ֣הוּ
(a·mar·ya·hu)
568: "Yah has promised," the name of several Isr.from amar and Yah
the chiefהָרֹ֨אשׁ
(ha·rosh)
7218: heada prim. root
priestכֹהֵן֩
(cho·hen)
3548: priestfrom an unused word
will be overעֲלֵיכֶ֜ם
(a·lei·chem)
5921: upon, above, overfrom alah
you in allלְכֹ֣ל
(le·chol)
3605: the whole, allfrom kalal
that pertainsדְּבַר־
(de·var-)
1697: speech, wordfrom dabar
to the LORD,יְהוָ֗ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
and Zebadiahוּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּ
(u·ze·vad·ya·hu)
2069: "Yah has bestowed," the name of several Isr.from zabad and Yah
the sonבֶן־
(ven-)
1121: sona prim. root
of Ishmael,יִשְׁמָעֵ֜אל
(yish·ma·'el)
3458: "God hears," the name of several Isr.from shama and el
the rulerהַנָּגִ֤יד
(han·na·gid)
5057: a leader, ruler, princefrom nagad
of the houseלְבֵית־
(le·veit-)
1004: a housea prim. root
of Judah,יְהוּדָה֙
(ye·hu·dah)
3063: probably "praised," a son of Jacob, also his desc., the S. kingdom, also four Isr.probably from yadah
in allלְכֹ֣ל
(le·chol)
3605: the whole, allfrom kalal
that pertainsדְּבַר־
(de·var-)
1697: speech, wordfrom dabar
to the king.הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
(ham·me·lech,)
4428: kingfrom an unused word
Also the Levitesהַלְוִיִּ֖ם
(hal·vi·yim)
3881: desc. of Levifrom Levi
shall be officersוְשֹׁטְרִ֥ים
(ve·sho·te·rim)
7860: official, officerfrom an unused word
beforeלִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם
(lif·nei·chem;)
6440: face, facesfrom panah
you. Actוַעֲשׂ֔וּ
(va·'a·su,)
6213a: do, makea prim. root
resolutely,חִזְק֣וּ
(chiz·ku)
2388: to be or grow firm or strong, strengthena prim. root
and the LORDיְהוָ֖ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
be with the upright."הַטֹּֽוב׃
(hat·to·vv.)
2896a: pleasant, agreeable, goodfrom tob


















KJV Lexicon
And behold Amariah
'Amaryah  (am-ar-yaw')
Jah has said (i.e. promised); Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites -- Amariah.
the chief
ro'sh  (roshe)
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
priest
kohen  (ko-hane')
literally, one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman) -- chief ruler, own, priest, prince, principal officer.
is over you in all matters
dabar  (daw-baw')
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
and Zebadiah
Zbadyah  (zeb-ad-yaw')
Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites -- Zebadiah.
the son
ben  (bane)
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc.
of Ishmael
Yishma`e'l  (yish-maw-ale')
God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites -- Ishmael.
the ruler
nagiyd  (naw-gheed')
captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler.
of the house
bayith  (bah'-yith)
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Judah
Yhuwdah  (yeh-hoo-daw')
celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory -- Judah.
for all the king's
melek  (meh'-lek)
a king -- king, royal.
matters
dabar  (daw-baw')
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
also the Levites
Leviyiy  (lay-vee-ee')
a Levite or descendant of Levi -- Leviite.
shall be officers
shoter  (sho-tare')
a scribe, i.e. (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate -- officer, overseer, ruler.
before
paniym  (paw-neem')
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)
you Deal
`asah  (aw-saw')
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
courageously
chazaq  (khaw-zak')
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer
and the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
shall be with the good
towb  (tobe)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Act resolutely, and the LORD be with the upright."

King James Bible
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
"Note that Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all matters related to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all matters related to the king, and the Levites are officers in your presence. Be strong; may the LORD be with those who do what is good."

International Standard Version
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."

NET Bible
You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the LORD's law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in all matters pertaining to the king. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! May the LORD be with those who do well!"

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now, the chief priest Amariah will be in charge of you in every matter involving the LORD. Zebadiah, who is the son of Ishmael and the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be in charge of every matter involving the king. The Levites will serve as officers of the court. Be strong, and do your job. May the LORD be with those who do right."

King James 2000 Bible
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.
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