2 Chronicles 19:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Amariah

1 Chronicles 6:11

All matters

2 Chronicles 19:8

1 Chronicles 26:30

Malachi 2:7

Deal courageously

The lord

The good

Bible References

Amariah

Azariah was the father of Amariah, and Amariah was the father of Ahitub.

All matters

In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the Lord and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.

As for the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 respected men, were assigned responsibilities in Israel west of the Jordan; they did the Lord's work and the king's service.

For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge of sacred things, and people should seek instruction from him because he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all.

Deal courageously

Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them.

"Now, my son, may the Lord be with you! May you succeed and build a temple for the Lord your God, just as he announced you would.

Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

The lord

He told the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the Lord, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.

He met Asa and told him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin! The Lord is with you when you are loyal to him. If you seek him, he will respond to you, but if you reject him, he will reject you.

You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him.

Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God's kindness leads you to repentance?

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

The good

The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!

Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.

because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a significant number of people were brought to the Lord.