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2 Chronicles 19:11

And take notice: 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 will be officials before you. Behave courageously, and the Lord will be with the good.”
2 Chronicles 19:11 · New King James Version
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  • WEB Behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Yahweh; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all the king’s matters. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and may Yahweh be with the good.”
  • KJV 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.
  • BSB Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”
  • NASB Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in every matter 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 may the Lord be with the upright.”
  • NLT “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.”

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Jehoshaphat names Amariah over religious matters and Zebadiah over civil affairs, urging the judges to act courageously with the LORD's help.

Overview

He establishes clear lines of authority for sacred and royal matters, with Levites assisting. The closing charge, 'Deal courageously, and may Yahweh be with the good,' commits the work to God. Faithful leadership requires both order and the courage that trusts in God's presence.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 24

  • 2 Chr 19:8Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, and of the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.
  • Ps 18:25–26With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man, you will show yourself perfect.
  • 2 Tim 2:1You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Phil 4:8–9Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
  • Acts 11:24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.
  • 1 Chr 22:19Now set your heart and your soul to follow Yahweh your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, to bring the ark of Yahweh’s covenant and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for Yahweh’s name.”
  • 1 Chr 22:16of the gold, the silver, the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and may Yahweh be with you.”
  • Eccl 2:26For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
  • 1 Cor 16:13Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
  • John 14:23–24Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.
  • 2 Chr 19:6and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you don’t judge for man, but for Yahweh; and he is with you in the judgment.
  • Mal 2:7For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.
  • Ps 112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
  • Luke 23:50Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man
  • 1 Chr 6:11Azariah became the father of Amariah. Amariah became the father of Ahitub.
  • Josh 1:9Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
  • 2 Chr 15:2and he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin! Yahweh is with you, while you are with him; and if you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
  • 1 Chr 22:11Now, my son, may Yahweh be with you and prosper you, and build the house of Yahweh your God, as he has spoken concerning you.
  • 1 Chr 26:30Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king.
  • Prov 2:20that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
  • Ps 37:23A man’s goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.
  • Rom 2:4–13Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
  • 1 Chr 28:20David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed; for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of Yahweh’s house is finished.
  • Josh 1:6“Be strong and courageous; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

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Temple, priesthood, and the repeated need for a faithful king who seeks the LORD all point past every imperfect reign to the King and Temple who finally and fully dwell with God's people.

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