And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
He appointed judges throughout the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.
The writer is describing how King Jehoshaphat established a justice system by placing judges in every fortified city throughout his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, King Jehoshaphat ruled Judah during a period of division between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, where he focused on religious and judicial reforms to align the nation with God's commands. After receiving a prophetic rebuke for his alliance with the wicked King Ahab of Israel, Jehoshaphat took steps to appoint judges in the fortified cities to ensure impartial and godly administration of justice. This reflected the broader biblical tradition of establishing fair legal systems as outlined in the Mosaic Law to maintain social order and righteousness.
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