2 Chronicles 19:1

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Second Chronicles 19 follows Jehoshaphat's narrow escape at Ramoth Gilead. After returning safely to Jerusalem, he is rebuked by the prophet Jehu son of Hanani, and then he sets up a system of judges to bring justice to the land.

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2 Chronicles 19:2Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.
2 Chronicles 19:6Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.
Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem,

World English Bible (WEB)

Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

King James Version (KJV)

And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went back to his house in Jerusalem in peace.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y JOSAPHAT rey de Judá se volvió en paz á su casa en Jerusalem.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Josafat, rey de Judá, regresaba a su hogar, sano y salvo,

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2 Chronicles 19:1

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