2 Chronicles 19
Tree of Life Version
Jehoshaphat’s Judicial Reforms
19 Then King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem. 2 Jehu 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 Adonai? Because of this, wrath from before Adonai is against you. 3 Nevertheless, good things are found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles out of the land and have set your heart to seek God.”
4 Jehoshaphat dwelt in Jerusalem and he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba over to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to Adonai, the God of their fathers. 5 He also appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city. 6 He said to the judges. “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for Adonai who is with you when you pass judgment. 7 Now then, let the fear of Adonai be upon you. Be very careful what you do, for there is no injustice or favoritism or bribe-taking with Adonai Eloheinu.”
8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, kohanim and the leading patriarchs of Israel to render the judgment of Adonai and to settle disputes among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
9 He charged them saying, “This is how you shall act: in the fear of Adonai, faithfully and wholeheartedly. 10 When any dispute comes to you from your kinsmen who live in their cities, whether bloodshed, or concerning Torah, mitzvot, statutes or ordinances, you must warn them so that they will not be guilty before Adonai. Otherwise wrath will come upon you and your kinsmen. Act accordingly and you will not be guilty.
11 “Behold, Amariah the chief kohen will be over you in all matters pertaining to Adonai, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the House of Judah, in all the matters pertaining to the king. Also the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act courageously and may Adonai be with the good.”
2 Chronicles 19
English Standard Version
Jehoshaphat's Reforms
19 Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem. 2 But (A)Jehu the son of (B)Hanani (C)the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you (D)help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, (E)wrath has gone out against you from the Lord. 3 Nevertheless, (F)some good is found in you, for (G)you destroyed the Asheroth out of the land, and have (H)set your heart to seek God.”
4 Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem. And he went out again among the people, from Beersheba to (I)the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. 5 He appointed (J)judges in the land in all (K)the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, 6 and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, (L)for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment. 7 Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for (M)there is no injustice with the Lord our God, (N)or partiality or taking bribes.”
8 Moreover, in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat (O)appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, (P)to give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem. 9 And he charged them: (Q)“Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, (R)and with your whole heart: 10 (S)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 (T)wrath may not come upon you and your brothers. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt. 11 And behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you (U)in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters, and the Levites will serve you as officers. (V)Deal courageously, and may the Lord be with the upright!”[a]
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 19:11 Hebrew the good
2 Crónicas 19
Nueva Versión Internacional
19 Cuando Josafat, rey de Judá, regresó sin ningún contratiempo a su palacio en Jerusalén, 2 el vidente Jehú, hijo de Jananí, fue a visitarlo y dijo: «¿Cómo te atreviste a ayudar a los malvados, haciendo alianza con los enemigos del[a] Señor? Por haber hecho eso, la ira del Señor ha caído sobre ti. 3 Pero hay cosas buenas a tu favor, pues has quitado del país las imágenes de la diosa Aserá y has buscado a Dios de todo corazón».
Josafat nombra jueces
4 Josafat se estableció en Jerusalén, pero volvió a visitar al pueblo, desde Berseba hasta los montes de Efraín, para hacerlo volver al Señor, Dios de sus antepasados. 5 En cada una de las ciudades fortificadas de Judá nombró jueces 6 y les advirtió: «Tengan mucho cuidado con lo que hacen, pues su autoridad no proviene de un hombre, sino del Señor, que estará con ustedes cuando impartan justicia. 7 Por eso, teman al Señor y tengan cuidado con lo que hacen, porque el Señor nuestro Dios no admite la injusticia ni la parcialidad ni el soborno».
8 En Jerusalén, Josafat designó también a levitas, sacerdotes y jefes de las familias patriarcales de Israel, para que administraran las leyes del Señor y resolvieran pleitos. Estos vivían en Jerusalén. 9 Josafat les ordenó: «Ustedes actuarán con fidelidad e integridad, bajo el temor del Señor. 10 Cuando sus compatriotas vengan de las ciudades y sometan al juicio de ustedes casos de violencia, o algún otro asunto concerniente a la ley, los mandamientos, los estatutos y ordenanzas, ustedes les advertirán que no pequen contra el Señor, para que su ira no caiga sobre ustedes y sobre ellos. Si así lo hacen, no serán culpables.
11 »El sumo sacerdote Amarías los orientará en todo asunto de carácter religioso, mientras que Zebadías, hijo de Ismael, que es el jefe de la tribu de Judá, lo hará en todo asunto de carácter civil.[b] También los levitas servirán como oficiales ante ustedes. ¡Anímense y manos a la obra! El Señor estará con los que actúen bien».
2 Chronicles 19
New International Version
19 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem, 2 Jehu(A) the seer, the son of Hanani, went out to meet him and said to the king, “Should you help the wicked(B) and love[a] those who hate the Lord?(C) Because of this, the wrath(D) of the Lord is on you. 3 There is, however, some good(E) in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles(F) and have set your heart on seeking God.(G)”
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. 5 He appointed judges(H) in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. 6 He told them, “Consider carefully what you do,(I) because you are not judging for mere mortals(J) but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. 7 Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice(K) or partiality(L) or bribery.”
8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites,(M) priests(N) and heads of Israelite families to administer(O) the law of the Lord and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. 9 He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord. 10 In every case that comes before you from your people who live in the cities—whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or regulations—you are to warn them not to sin against the Lord;(P) otherwise his wrath will come on you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.
11 “Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the Lord, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with courage,(Q) and may the Lord be with those who do well.”
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 19:2 Or and make alliances with
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