King James Version
What Does 2 Chronicles 19:9 Mean?
“And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.”
Context
7
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
8
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.
9
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
10
And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.
11
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you 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 shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal: Heb. Take courage and do
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(9) **Thus.**—Viz., as 2Chronicles 19:10 explains.
**Them.**—The members of the Superior Court; just as the ordinary judges had been charged (2Chronicles 19:6-7).
**Perfect heart.**—i.e., *integrity.* (See 2Chronicles 15:17; 2Chronicles 16:9.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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