Parallel Verses New Living Translation In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges for cases involving the LORD's regulations and for civil disputes. King James Bible Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem. Darby Bible Translation And moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set some of the Levites And priests, And of the chief fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah And for causes. And they returned to Jerusalem. World English Bible Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation And also in Jerusalem hath Jehoshaphat appointed of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the heads of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for strife; and they turn back to Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 19:8 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible19:8 The fathers - Persons of other tribes eminent for their dignity, ability and integrity. But whether these persons made up one court, called the Sanhedrim, by which all causes ecclesiastical and civil were decided; or there were two distinct courts, the one ecclesiastical, consisting of the priests and Levites; the other civil, consisting of the chief of the fathers of Israel, it is not easy to determine. The Lord - For matters concerning the laws and worship, of God. Controversies - For matters of difference between man and man. When - When Jehoshaphat and his company were returned to Jerusalem, he made this order concerning establishing judges there. 2 Chronicles 19:8 Parallel Commentaries Library Cross References 2 Chronicles 17:8 He sent Levites along with them, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah. He also sent out the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 2 Chronicles 17:9 They took copies of the Book of the Law of the LORD and traveled around through all the towns of Judah, teaching the people. 2 Chronicles 19:9 These were his instructions to them: "You must always act in the fear of the LORD, with faithfulness and an undivided heart. 2 Chronicles 19:11 "Amariah the high priest will have final say in all cases involving the LORD. Zebadiah son of Ishmael, a leader from the tribe of Judah, will have final say in all civil cases. The Levites will assist you in making sure that justice is served. Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the LORD be with those who do what is right." Psalm 122:5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David. Ezekiel 44:24 "They will serve as judges to resolve any disagreements among my people. Their decisions must be based on my regulations. And the priests themselves must obey my instructions and decrees at all the sacred festivals, and see to it that the Sabbaths are set apart as holy days. Jump to Previous Administer Appointed Authority Causes Chief Controversies Decide Disputes Families Fathers Heads Households Houses Inhabitants Israel Israelite Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Jerusalem Judge Judgment Levites Moreover Priests Settle Strife TurnJump to Next Administer Appointed Authority Causes Chief Controversies Decide Disputes Families Fathers Heads Households Houses Inhabitants Israel Israelite Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Jerusalem Judge Judgment Levites Moreover Priests Settle Strife TurnLinks 2 Chronicles 19:8 NIV2 Chronicles 19:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 19:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 19:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 19:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 19:8 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 19:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 19:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 19:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 19:8 German Bible 2 Chronicles 19:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |