And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 19 of 2 Chronicles. Jehoshaphat travels throughout the territory and appoints judges, exhorting them to act with fear of God and without corruption. Judicial justice is presented as a religious responsibility. The judges must show no partiality because judgment belongs to God, linking civil administration with spiritual faithfulness.
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Compare 2 Chronicles 19:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und er bestellte Richter im Lande in allen festen Städten Juda's, in einer jeglichen Stadt etliche,
Y puso en la tierra jueces en todas las ciudades fuertes de Judá, por todos los lugares.
Il établit des juges dans toutes les villes fortes du pays de Juda, dans chaque ville.
E costituì de’ giudici nel paese, per tutte le città forti di Giuda, di città in città.
E estabeleceu juízes na terra, em todas as cidades fortificadas, de cidade em cidade.
他在國中,在 猶大 一切堅固城設立審判官,各城都是如此。
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