9He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord .


In Context

6 He told them, "Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the Lord , who is with you whenever you give a verdict.

7 Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."

8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests and heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the Lord and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.

9 He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord .

10 In every case that comes before you from your fellow countrymen who live in the cities-whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or ordinances-you are to warn them not to sin against the Lord ; otherwise his wrath will come on you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not sin.

11 "Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the Lord , and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with courage, and may the Lord be with those who do well."

2nd Chronicles 19:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah faithfully and with a perfect heart.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:9He commanded them, saying, |Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:9and he layeth a charge upon them, saying, 'Thus do ye do in the fear of Jehovah, in faithfulness, and with a perfect heart,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.