Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And he laid charge upon them, saying, - Thus, shall ye act, in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully and with an undivided heart.
New American Standard Bible
Then he charged them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and wholeheartedly.
King James Version
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Holman Bible
He commanded them, saying, “In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and with a whole heart, you are to do the following:
International Standard Version
He issued this reminder to them:
A Conservative Version
And he charged them, saying, Thus ye shall do in the fear of LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
American Standard Version
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Amplified
Then the king commanded them, “Do this in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and wholeheartedly.
Bible in Basic English
And he gave them their orders, saying, You are to do your work in the fear of the Lord, in good faith and with a true heart.
Darby Translation
And he charged them saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah faithfully and with a perfect heart.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will command upon them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, with faithfulness and with the whole heart.
King James 2000
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he commanded them, saying, "Thus you must do in the fear of Yahweh in faithfulness and with a whole heart.
Modern King James verseion
And he charged them, saying, And you shall act in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he charged them, saying, "Do even so in the fear of the LORD with truth and pure heart.
NET Bible
He commanded them: "Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.
New Heart English Bible
He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Webster
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
World English Bible
He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he layeth a charge upon them, saying, 'Thus do ye do in the fear of Jehovah, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart,
Themes
solemn Charges » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Court » Superior, and inferior
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Religious » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Topics
Interlinear
Tsavah
'emuwnah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 19:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
8 And, even in Jerusalem, did Jehoshaphat station some of the Levites and the priests, and of the ancestral chiefs of Israel, to pronounce the just sentence of Yahweh, and to settle disputes, - when they returned to Jerusalem. 9 And he laid charge upon them, saying, - Thus, shall ye act, in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully and with an undivided heart. 10 Any dispute that shall come in unto you from among your brethren who are dwelling in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment and statutes and regulations, then shall ye warn them, that they may not become guilty against Yahweh, and so wrath come upon you and upon your brethren, - Thus, shall ye act, and not incur guilt.
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:3
Said the God of Israel, Unto me, spake the Rock of Israel: - One Ruling over Men, A Righteous One, ruling in the reverence of God,
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
And I charged your judges, at that time, saying, - Ye are to hear between your brethren and shall judge righteously, between each magi and his brother and his sojourner.
2 Chronicles 19:7
Now, therefore, let the dread of Yahweh be upon you, - observe and do, for there is, with Yahweh our God, neither perversity nor respect of persons nor the taking of bribes.
Isaiah 11:3-5
So will he find fragrance, in the reverence of Yahweh, And not, by the sight of his eyes, will he judge, Nor by the hearing of his ears, will he decide;
Isaiah 32:1
Lo! in righteousness, shall reign a king, Yea even princes, with equity, shall bear rule.