Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 Moreover, in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the LORD and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem. 9 Then he charged them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and wholeheartedly. 10 whenever a case comes to you from your brothers who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or rules, then you shall warn them, that they may not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath may not come upon you and your brothers. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt.
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
And I charged your judges at that time, 'Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother or the alien who is with him.
2 Chronicles 19:7
Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the LORD our God, or partiality or taking bribes."
Isaiah 11:3-5
And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear,
Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.