2 Chronicles · Free Bible Version
2 Chronicles 19 Free Bible Version
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1 Once Jehoshaphat had arrived safely home in Jerusalem,
1 Y JOSAPHAT rey de Judá se volvió en paz á su casa en Jerusalem.
1 Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.
2 Jehu, son of Hanani, the seer went out to face him. He said to King Jehoshaphat, “Why are you helping the wicked? Why do you love those who hate the Lord? The Lord is angry with you because of this.
2 Y salióle al encuentro Jehú el vidente, hijo de Hanani, y dijo al rey Josaphat: ¿Al impío das ayuda, y amas á los que aborrecen á Jehová? Pues la ira de la presencia de Jehová será sobre ti por ello.
2 Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked, and love those who hate Yahweh? Because of this, wrath is on you from before Yahweh.
3 Even so you've done some good things such as destroying the Asherah poles throughout the country, and you have made a sincere commitment to follow God.”
3 Empero se han hallado en ti buenas cosas, porque cortaste de la tierra los bosques, y has apercibido tu corazón á buscar á Dios.
3 Nevertheless there are good things found in you, in that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”
4 Jehoshaphat continued living in Jerusalem, and once again he traveled among the people, from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, to encourage them to serve the Lord, the God of their fathers.
4 Habitó pues Josaphat en Jerusalem; mas daba vuelta y salía al pueblo, desde Beer-seba hasta el monte de Ephraim, y reducíalos á Jehová el Dios de sus padres.
4 Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to Yahweh, the God of their fathers.
5 He appointed judges throughout the country, in all of the fortified towns of Judah.
5 Y puso en la tierra jueces en todas las ciudades fuertes de Judá, por todos los lugares.
5 He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
6 He told the judges, “Be careful about what you're doing as judges, because you're not looking for the approval of people, but the approval of the Lord. He is the One with you when you give your verdict.
6 Y dijo á los jueces: Mirad lo que hacéis: porque no juzgáis en lugar de hombre, sino en lugar de Jehová, el cual [está] con vosotros en el negocio del juicio.
6 and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you don’t judge for man, but for Yahweh; and he is with you in the judgment.
7 So then, be sure to have reverence for God, obeying him and doing what he wants, for God does not permit any kind of injustice, favoritism, or bribery.”
7 Sea pues con vosotros el temor de Jehová; guardad y haced: porque en Jehová nuestro Dios no hay iniquidad, ni acepción de personas, ni recibir cohecho.
7 Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.”
8 Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and family heads to act as judges regarding the law of Lord and to settle disputes. They were to have their courts in Jerusalem.
8 Y puso también Josaphat en Jerusalem [algunos] de los Levitas y sacerdotes, y de los padres de familias de Israel, para el juicio de Jehová y para las causas. Y volviéronse á Jerusalem.
8 Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites, priests, and heads of the fathers’ households of Israel to give judgment for Yahweh and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.
9 He gave them these orders, “You must honor God, and act with faithfulness and complete commitment.
9 Y mandóles, diciendo: Procederéis asimismo con temor de Jehová, con verdad, y con corazón íntegro.
9 He commanded them, saying, “You shall do this in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
10 In every case that comes before you from your people living in other towns, whether it involves murder or violations of the law, commandments, statutes, or judgments, you are to warn them not to offend the Lord so that punishment does not come upon you and your people. If you do this you will not be held guilty.
10 En cualquier causa que viniere á vosotros de vuestros hermanos que habitan en las ciudades, entre sangre y sangre, entre ley y precepto, estatutos y derechos, habéis de amonestarles que no pequen contra Jehová, porque no venga ira sobre vosotros y sobre vuestros hermanos. Obrando así no pecaréis.
10 Whenever any controversy comes to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you must warn them, that they not be guilty toward Yahweh, and so wrath come on you and on your brothers. Do this, and you will not be guilty.
11 Amariah, the chief priest, will make the final decision for you in everything that relates to the Lord, and Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, in all that relates to the king. The Levites will serve as officers to assist you. Be firm, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.”
11 Y he aquí Amarías sacerdote será el que os presida en todo negocio de Jehová; y Zebadías hijo de Ismael, príncipe de la casa de Judá, en todos los negocios del rey; también los Levitas serán oficiales en presencia de vosotros. Esforzaos pues, y obrad; que Jehová será con el bueno.
11 Behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Yahweh; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all the king’s matters. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and may Yahweh be with the good.”
People & places in this chapter
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People
Amariah
The chief priest appointed over all matters concerning the LORD in Jehoshaphat's judicial system.
Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 19:11
Ishmael
Named as the father of Zebadiah, ruler of the house of Judah.
Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 19:11
Jehoshaphat
A godly king who sent teachers of the Law throughout Judah.
Cited in the guide: 1 Kings 22; 2 Chron. 17-20; Matt. 1:8
Zebadiah
Son of Ishmael, ruler of the house of Judah, over all matters pertaining to the king.
Cited in the guide: 2 Chronicles 19:11
Cross references (11)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 2 Chronicles 18:31–32
- 2 Psalm 139:21–22; 2 John 10–11; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Chronicles 18:3; James 4:4
- 3 2 Chronicles 12:12; 1 Kings 14:13; Ezra 7:10; 2 Chronicles 30:19; 2 Chronicles 12:14
- 4 Luke 1:17; Malachi 4:6; 2 Chronicles 29:10–11; 1 Samuel 7:3–4; 2 Chronicles 15:8–13
- 5 Deuteronomy 16:18–20; 1 Peter 2:13–14; 2 Chronicles 19:8; Romans 13:1–5
- 6 Deuteronomy 1:17; Leviticus 19:15; Ecclesiastes 5:8; Luke 12:15; Psalm 82:1–6
- 7 Deuteronomy 32:4; Genesis 18:25; Romans 2:11; Deuteronomy 10:17–18; Colossians 3:25
- 8 2 Chronicles 17:8–9; Deuteronomy 21:5; Deuteronomy 17:8–13; Deuteronomy 25:1; Exodus 18:19–26
- 9 2 Chronicles 19:7; 2 Samuel 23:3; Deuteronomy 1:16–17; Isaiah 11:3–5; Isaiah 32:1
- 10 Deuteronomy 17:8–13; Ezekiel 33:6; Acts 20:31; Ezekiel 3:18–21; Joshua 22:18–20
- 11 Psalm 18:25–26; 2 Chronicles 19:8; Philippians 4:8–9; 2 Timothy 2:1; Malachi 2:7
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