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 the father of Amariah, Amariah the father of Ahitub,

All matters

Jehoshaphat also appointed some Levites, some priests, and some of the family leaders to serve as judges in Jerusalem.

From the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives, seventeen hundred able men, were responsible in Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of Jehovah and for the king's service.

The priests should teach the true knowledge of God. They are the messengers of Jehovah of Hosts. Therefore the people should learn (my will) the law from them.

Deal courageously

Be strong and courageous for you will help this people inherit the land. This is the land I swore to give to their fathers.

Now, my son, Jehovah is with you, and may you have success and build the house of Jehovah your God, as he said you would.

Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24)

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.

The lord

He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.

Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me Asa and all you men from Judah and Benjamin. Jehovah is with you when you are with him. If you will dedicate your lives to serve him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.

In dealing with faithful people you are faithful. With innocent people you are innocent.

Jesus answered: If a man loves me, he will obey my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and dwell with him.

Do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering? Do you not know that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

The good

Jehovah directs a person's steps and Jehovah delights in his way.

All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.

You must follow the example of good people and live a righteous life.

To the man who is good, God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy. But to the sinner he gives the work of getting goods together and storing up wealth, to give to him who is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind.

Joseph was a member of the council and a good and righteous man.

For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.