2 Chronicles 19: Jehoshaphat Reforming the Judges – Clear & Engaging Audio Bible Reading | God’s Reminder to Judges and the Blessings of Righteousness

Listen to this clear and engaging audio recording of 2 Chronicles 19 and witness how Jehoshaphat reformed the judges in his kingdom. The chapter carries a reminder to judges about godly principles and the blessings that come with righteousness. Dive into this powerful chapter for study, reflection, or meditation and gain new insights into God’s word.

2 CHRONICLES 19 (NIV)

1 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem,

2 Jehu the seer, the son of Hanani, went out to meet him and said to the king,
“Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this,
the wrath of the Lord is on you.

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.”

8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests and
heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the Lord and to settle
disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

9 He gave them these orders: “You must
serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord.

10 In every case
that comes before you from your people who live in the cities—whether
bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or regulations—you
are to warn them not to sin against the Lord; otherwise his wrath will come on
you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.

11 “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.”