2 Chronicles 19:8

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.

Moreover in Jerusalem {H3389} did Jehoshaphat {H3092} set {H5975} of the Levites {H3881}, and of the priests {H3548}, and of the chief {H7218} of the fathers {H1} of Israel {H3478}, for the judgment {H4941} of the LORD {H3068}, and for controversies {H7379}, when they returned {H7725} to Jerusalem {H3389}.

In Yerushalayim Y'hoshafat appointed some of the L'vi'im, cohanim and clan heads of Isra'el to judge in matters concerning ADONAI and in civil cases. After they had returned to Yerushalayim,

Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Chronicles 17:8 (3 votes)

    And with them [he sent] Levites, [even] Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.

  • 2 Chronicles 17:9 (3 votes)

    And they taught in Judah, and [had] the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.

  • Exodus 18:19 (2 votes)

    Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:

  • Exodus 18:26 (2 votes)

    And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

  • 1 Chronicles 23:4 (2 votes)

    Of which, twenty and four thousand [were] to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand [were] officers and judges:

  • 1 Chronicles 26:29 (2 votes)

    ¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons [were] for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

  • Deuteronomy 25:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that [the judges] may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.