And 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.
And he said to the judges, 'Be very careful about what you do, because you are not judging for people, but for the LORD, who is with you when you make decisions.'
King Jehoshaphat is reminding the judges that they represent God's justice, not human opinion, and that God is present with them as they make their decisions.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was reforming the judicial system of his kingdom after returning from a military alliance with the northern kingdom of Israel, seeking to establish godly order. He appointed judges in various cities and instructed them to act with integrity, emphasizing that their authority came from God rather than from human interests. This reflected the broader cultural emphasis in ancient Israel on divine accountability for leaders to ensure justice and prevent corruption.
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