2 Chronicles 19:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to administer the law of the LORD and settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Moreover, in Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Moreover in Jerusalem{H3389} did Jehoshaphat{H3092} set{H5975} of the Levites{H3881} and the priests,{H3548} and of the heads{H7218} of the fathers'{H1} [houses] of Israel,{H3478} for the judgment{H4941} of Jehovah,{H3068} and for controversies.{H7379} And they returned{H7725} to Jerusalem.{H3389}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Moreover in Jerusalem{H3389} did Jehoshaphat{H3092} set{H5975}{(H8689)} of the Levites{H3881}, and of the priests{H3548}, and of the chief{H7218} of the fathers{H1} of Israel{H3478}, for the judgment{H4941} of the LORD{H3068}, and for controversies{H7379}, when they returned{H7725}{(H8799)} to Jerusalem{H3389}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And at Ierusalem dyd Iosaphat ordeyne certayne of the Leuites and prestes, and of the awnciet fathers of Israel for ye iudgment of the LORDE, and ouer the matter of the lawe, and caused them to dwell at Ierusalem,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Moreouer in Ierusalem did Iehoshaphat set of the Leuites, and of the Priests and of the chiefe of the families of Israel, for the iudgement and cause of the Lord: & they returned to Ierusale.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Moreouer, in Hierusalem did Iehosaphat set of the Leuites, & of the priestes, and of the auncient fathers, ouer Israel in the iudgement and cause of the Lord: And they returned againe to Hierusale.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and [of] the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And also in Jerusalem hath Jehoshaphat appointed of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the heads of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for strife; and they turn back to Jerusalem,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers' `houses' of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then in Jerusalem he gave authority to certain of the Levites and the priests and the heads of families of Israel to give decisions for the Lord, and in the causes of those living in Jerusalem.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 17:8-9 : 8 With them were the Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9 They taught in Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went around to all the cities of Judah and instructed the people.
  • Exod 18:19-26 : 19 Now listen to me; I will give you advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to Him. 20 Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do. 21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to endure, and all these people will go home satisfied and at peace. 24 Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and did everything he said. 25 He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 26 They judged the people at all times. They brought the difficult cases to Moses, but they decided the simple ones themselves.
  • Deut 17:8-9 : 8 If a case arises that is too difficult for you to judge—whether bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—matters of dispute in your towns, you are to go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. 9 Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you the verdict. 10 You must act according to the decision they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you. 11 Follow exactly the law they teach you and the judgment they declare to you. Do not turn aside from the decision they give you, to the right or to the left. 12 Anyone who acts arrogantly and refuses to listen to the priest who stands to serve the LORD your God or the judge must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. 13 Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never be arrogant again.
  • Deut 21:5 : 5 The priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to Him and to pronounce blessings in His name; and every dispute and every case of assault is to be settled by their decision.
  • Deut 25:1 : 1 If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.
  • 1 Chr 23:4 : 4 Of these, twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of the Lord, six thousand were officers and judges,
  • 1 Chr 26:29 : 29 From the Izharites: Chenaniah and his sons were assigned outside duties for Israel as officers and judges.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Chr 19:9-11
    3 verses
    78%

    9 He gave them these orders: 'You must act in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and with a whole heart.'

    10 Whatever case comes to you from your fellow Israelites living in their cities—whether of bloodshed or other matters of the law, commands, statutes, or decrees—you are to warn them not to sin against the LORD; otherwise, His wrath will come upon you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.

    11 Behold, Amariah the chief priest will be over you in matters of the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader over the tribe of Judah, will be responsible for kingly affairs. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Act courageously, and may the LORD be with those who do right.

  • 2 Chr 19:3-7
    5 verses
    78%

    3 But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart to seek God.

    4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he also went out 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 throughout the land, in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.

    6 He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.'

    7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.

  • 2 Chr 23:2
    75%

    2 They went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the leaders of the ancestral families of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.

  • Deut 17:8-10
    3 verses
    75%

    8 If a case arises that is too difficult for you to judge—whether bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—matters of dispute in your towns, you are to go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.

    9 Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you the verdict.

    10 You must act according to the decision they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you.

  • Deut 19:17
    75%

    17 both parties to the dispute must stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who are in office at that time.

  • 2 Chr 20:5
    74%

    5 Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD before the new courtyard.

  • 2 Chr 19:1
    73%

    1 Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem.

  • Deut 21:5
    73%

    5 The priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to Him and to pronounce blessings in His name; and every dispute and every case of assault is to be settled by their decision.

  • Ezra 8:29
    72%

    29 Be diligent and guard them until you weigh them out in the presence of the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 34:29
    72%

    29 Then the king sent and gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 2 Kgs 23:1
    72%

    1 The king sent messengers, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

  • 1 Chr 9:34
    72%

    34 These were the heads of the Levite families, chiefs in their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

  • Deut 1:15-17
    3 verses
    71%

    15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and known men, and appointed them as heads over you—leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, tens, and officers for your tribes.

    16 At that time, I commanded your judges, saying, 'Hear the disputes between your brothers and judge fairly between a man and his brother or the foreigner who is residing among them.'

    17 Do not show partiality in judgment; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring any case that is too difficult for you to me, and I will hear it.

  • Deut 16:18
    71%

    18 Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.

  • 1 Kgs 8:1
    71%

    1 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes, and the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before him in Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion.

  • Neh 11:3
    70%

    3 Here are the leaders of the province who settled in Jerusalem. But in the towns of Judah, everyone lived on their own land in their towns—Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon's servants.

  • 2 Chr 31:4
    70%

    4 He also commanded the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due to the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves fully to the Law of the Lord.

  • Deut 25:1
    70%

    1 If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

  • 1 Chr 8:28
    70%

    28 These were the heads of their ancestral families, listed in their genealogies. They lived in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 20:27
    70%

    27 Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.

  • Ezra 1:5
    70%

    5 Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, the priests, and the Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—rose to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 17:8
    70%

    8 With them were the Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram.

  • 2 Chr 24:6
    70%

    6 So the king summoned Jehoiada, the chief priest, and said to him, "Why have you not required the Levites to bring in from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses, the servant of the Lord, and the congregation of Israel for the tent of the testimony?"

  • 2 Chr 20:19
    70%

    19 Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the LORD, the God of Israel, with a very loud voice.

  • Ps 122:5
    70%

    5 For there are seats of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

  • 2 Kgs 22:18
    69%

    18 As for the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words you have heard,

  • Josh 21:1
    69%

    1 The heads of the families of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes.

  • Exod 18:21-22
    2 verses
    69%

    21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

    22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

  • 2 Chr 17:5
    69%

    5 The LORD established the kingdom under his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, so he had great riches and honor.

  • 2 Chr 11:13
    69%

    13 The priests and Levites throughout Israel took their stand with Rehoboam out of all their territories.

  • Ps 7:8
    69%

    8 Let the assembly of the nations gather around You; take Your seat on high above them.

  • 2 Chr 5:2
    69%

    2 Then Solomon gathered the elders of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the chiefs of the ancestral families of the Israelites in Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion.

  • Neh 8:13
    69%

    13 On the second day, the heads of the families of all the people, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to gain insight into the words of the Law.

  • Neh 12:44
    69%

    44 On that day, men were appointed to oversee the storerooms for contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. They gathered the portions assigned for the priests and Levites from the fields around the towns, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who stood in service.

  • Ezra 2:68
    69%

    68 Several of the heads of the families, upon arriving at the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, gave freewill offerings to rebuild it on its foundation.

  • Exod 21:1
    69%

    1 These are the laws you are to set before them.

  • Neh 13:11
    69%

    11 So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why is the house of God neglected?" Then I gathered them together and stationed them at their posts.

  • Isa 3:13
    69%

    13 The LORD takes His stand to argue His case; He rises to judge the peoples.

  • Exod 18:16
    69%

    16 Whenever they have a dispute, they come to me to seek judgment. I decide between one person and another and make known the statutes of God and His laws.