KJV ORIGINAL
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He appointed judges throughout the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how King Jehoshaphat established a justice system by placing judges in every fortified city throughout his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Jehoshaphat's judicial reforms in Judah around 870-848 BC. After returning from an alliance with the wicked King Ahab of Israel, Jehoshaphat implemented religious and legal reforms to strengthen his kingdom. The 'fenced cities' were fortified towns that served as regional centers of government and defense throughout Judah.
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