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2 Chronicles 19
Tree of Life Version
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
New King James Version
2 Chronicles 19
New King James Version
Jehoshaphat’s Additional Reforms
19 Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu the son of Hanani (A)the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and (B)love those who hate the Lord? Therefore the (C)wrath of the Lord is upon you. 3 Nevertheless (D)good things are found in you, in that you have removed the [a]wooden images from the land, and have (E)prepared your heart to seek God.”
The Reforms of Jehoshaphat
4 So Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the mountains of Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord God of their (F)fathers. 5 Then he set (G)judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, 6 and said to the judges, “Take heed to what you are doing, for (H)you do not judge for man but for the Lord, (I)who is with you [b]in the judgment. 7 Now therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for (J)there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no (K)partiality, nor taking of bribes.”
8 Moreover in Jerusalem, for the judgment of the Lord and for controversies, Jehoshaphat (L)appointed some of the Levites and priests, and some of the chief fathers of Israel, [c]when they returned to Jerusalem. 9 And he commanded them, saying, “Thus you shall act (M)in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart: 10 (N)Whatever case comes to you from your brethren who dwell in their cities, whether of bloodshed or offenses against law or commandment, against statutes or ordinances, you shall warn them, lest they trespass against the Lord and (O)wrath come upon (P)you and your brethren. Do this, and you will not be guilty. 11 And take notice: (Q)Amariah the chief priest is over you (R)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 will be officials before you. Behave courageously, and the Lord will be (S)with the good.”
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 19:3 Or Asherim, Heb. Asheroth
- 2 Chronicles 19:6 Lit. in the matter of the judgment
- 2 Chronicles 19:8 LXX, Vg. for the inhabitants of Jerusalem
2 Crónicas 19
Nueva Versión Internacional
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».
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