American Standard Version
2 Chronicles 19:11
11And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Jehovah; 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 Jehovah be with the good.
2 Chronicles 19:11 in other versions
- King James Version (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.
- New International Version (NIV)“Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the Lord, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with courage, and may the Lord be with those who do well.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)And behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters, and the Levites will serve you as officers. Deal courageously, and may the Lord be with the upright!"
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.”
Context of 2 Chronicles 19:11
9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. 10And whensoever any controversy shall come to you from your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, ye shall warn them, that they be not guilty towards Jehovah, and so wrath come upon you and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not be guilty. And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Jehovah; 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 Jehovah be with the good.
Read all of 2 Chronicles 192 Chronicles 19:11 word by word
וְהִנֵּ֡ה אֲמַרְיָ֣הוּ כֹהֵן֩ הָרֹ֨אשׁ עֲלֵיכֶ֜ם לְכֹ֣ל דְּבַר־יְהוָ֗ה וּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּ בֶן־יִשְׁמָעֵ֜אל הַנָּגִ֤יד לְבֵית־יְהוּדָה֙ לְכֹ֣ל דְּבַר־הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וְשֹׁטְרִ֥ים הַלְוִיִּ֖ם לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם חִזְק֣וּ וַעֲשׂ֔וּ וִיהִ֥י יְהוָ֖ה עִם־הַטּֽוֹב׃ פRead the interlinear
- Amariahאֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ'ămaryâh 'ămaryâhû · AmariahH568
- chiefרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
- priestכֹּהֵןkôhên · priestH3548
- mattersדָּבָרdâbâr · word: thingH1697
- Zebadiahזְבַדְיָהוּzebadyâh zebadyâhû · ZebadiahH2069
- sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- Ishmaelיִשְׁמָעֵאלyishmâ‛ê'l · IshmaelH3458
- rulerנָגִידnâgîyd nâgid · leaderH5057
- houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
- Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
- king’sמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
- Levitesלֵוִיlêvîyîy lêvîy · LeviH3881
- beהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
- officersשֹׁטֵרshôţêr · officialH7860
- goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 19:11
- 1 Chronicles 6:11and Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
- 2 Chronicles 19:8Moreover 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.
- 1 Chronicles 26:30Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Jehovah, and for the service of the king.
- Malachi 2:7For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of hosts.
- Joshua 1:6Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
- 1 Chronicles 22:11Now, my son, Jehovah be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of Jehovah thy God, as he hath spoken concerning thee.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- 2 Timothy 2:1Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Chronicles 19:6and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and he is with you in the judgment.
- 2 Chronicles 15:2and he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: Jehovah is with you, while ye are with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.
- Psalms 18:25With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;
- John 14:23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
- Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
- Psalms 37:23A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
- Psalms 112:4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.
Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 19:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Behold, Amariah - Here was a two-fold jurisdiction, ecclesiastical and civil: in the ecclesiastical court, Amariah the high-priest was supreme judge, in the civil court, Zebadiah was supreme. To assist both the Levites were a sort of counsellors. Without good and wholesome laws, no nation can be prosperous: and vain are the best laws if they be not judiciously and conscientiously administered. The things of God and the things of the King should never be…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11In religious causes, Amariah, the high priest, was to preside over the court; in civil or criminal causes, Zebadiah was to be president. And to Levites, other than the judges, he assigned the subordinate offices about the court.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-11In Jehoshaphat’s judicial reform, he appointed judges in the fortified towns (2 Chronicles 19:5) and a central court in Jerusalem (19:8). He urged all judges to think carefully and to judge with integrity and respect for the Lord. This meant they could not show favoritism or accept bribes, and they had to warn criminals not to sin against the Lord. The reform reinstated the law of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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