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2 Chronicles 19:11

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.

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KJV King James Version

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”

WEB World English Bible

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.”

ASV American Standard Version

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Jehovah; 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 Jehovah be with the good.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

And, lo, Amariah the head priest is over you for every matter of Jehovah, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the house of Judah, is for every matter of the king, and officers the Levites are before you; be strong and do, and Jehovah is with the good.’

Surrounding context — 2 Chronicles 19

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.

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וְהִנֵּ֡הH2009 · hin.nehbehold אֲמַרְיָ֣הוּH568 · a.mar.yahAmariah כֹהֵן֩H3548 · ko.henpriest הָרֹ֨אשׁH7218 · roshhead עֲלֵיכֶ֜םH5921 · alupon לְכֹ֣לH3605 · kolall דְּבַר־H1697 · da.varword יְהוָ֗הH3068 · ye.ho.vahLORD וּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּH2069 · ze.vad.yahZebadiah בֶן־H1121 · benson: child יִשְׁמָעֵ֜אלH3458 · yish.ma.elIshmael הַנָּגִ֤ידH5057 · na.gidleader לְבֵית־H1004 · betplace יְהוּדָה֙H3063 · ye.hu.dahJudah לְכֹ֣לH3605 · kolall דְּבַר־H1697 · da.varword הַמֶּ֔לֶךְH4428 · me.lekhking וְשֹׁטְרִ֥יםH7860 · sho.terofficial הַלְוִיִּ֖םH3881 · le.viy.yiLevi לִפְנֵיכֶ֑םH6440 · pa.nehface: before חִזְק֣וּH2388 · cha.zaqto strengthen: strengthen וַעֲשׂ֔וּH6213 · a.sahto make: do וִיהִ֥יH1961 · ha.yahto be יְהוָ֖הH3068 · ye.ho.vahLORD עִם־H5973 · imwith הַטּֽוֹב׃ פH2896 · tovpleasant

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 19:8Moreover 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.Psalm 18:25-26With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;2 Timothy 2:1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:8-9Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.1 Chronicles 26:30[And] of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, [were] officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.1 Chronicles 22:16Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, [there is] no number. Arise [therefore], and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.Psalm 112:5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.John 14:23-24Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.2 Chronicles 19:6And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.Luke 23:50And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counseller; [and he was] a good man, and a just:1 Chronicles 28:20And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do [it]: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, [even] my God, [will be] with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.1 Chronicles 22:11Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.Ecclesiastes 2:26For [God] giveth to a man that [is] good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to [him that is] good before God. This also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.1 Chronicles 6:11And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,1 Chronicles 22:19Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.Proverbs 2:20That thou mayest walk in the way of good [men], and keep the paths of the righteous.1 Corinthians 16:13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.Romans 2:4-13Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

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