2 Chronicles 19:5

5 He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 19:5 in Other Translations

5 And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,

5 He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,

5 He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns,

5 And he was diligent in appointing judges in the land - each of the fortress cities had its judge.

5 He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city.

2 Chronicles 19:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 19:5

And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities
of Judah, city by city
Inferior judges in lesser courts of judicature than that at Jerusalem, and that in every city, that judgment and justice might be executed everywhere; such were appointed by David, but had been neglected, and now restored, see ( 1 Chronicles 26:29 1 Chronicles 26:32 ) .

2 Chronicles 19:5 In-Context

3 There is, however, some good in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles and have set your heart on seeking God.”

4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

5 He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

6 He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.

7 Now let the fear of the LORD be on you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 47:6; S Exodus 18:26