2 Chronicles 19:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

King Jehoshaphat of Judah was implementing judicial reforms around 870 BC, appointing judges throughout his kingdom. He was establishing a formal court system to ensure fair justice according to God's law rather than leaving decisions to local customs or personal bias.

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