2 Chronicles 19:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

2 Chronicles 19:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

2 Chronicles 19:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Chronicles 19:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites, priests, and heads of the fathers’ households of Israel to give judgment for Yahweh and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.”

2 Chronicles 19:8 — World English Bible

2 Chronicles 19:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

2 Chronicles 19:8 — American Standard Version

2 Chronicles 19:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“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 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Chronicles 19:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“— 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. ”

2 Chronicles 19:8 — Darby Translation

2 Chronicles 19:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Moreouer in Ierusalem did Iehoshaphat set of the Leuites, and of the Priests and of the chiefe of the families of Israel, for the iudgement and cause of the Lord: and they returned to Ierusale.”

2 Chronicles 19:8 — Geneva Bible

2 Chronicles 19:8 in Context — 2 Chronicles 19

6 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.

7 Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

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.

9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

10 And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the Lord, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.

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What Does 2 Chronicles 19:8 Mean?

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