Jehoshaphat returns from Ramoth-Gilead to face a prophet’s rebuke - then responds with one of the Old Testament’s sharpest teachings on justice.

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Lyrics

Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem

Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him And said to King Jehoshaphat Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD?

Because of this, wrath is on you from before the LORD Nevertheless there are good things found in you In that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land

And have set your heart to seek God Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem And he went out again amongst the people from Beersheba To the hill country of Ephraim And brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers

He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah City by city and said to the judges Consider what you do

For you don’t judge for man, but for the LORD And he is with you in the judgement Now let the fear of the LORD be on you Take heed and do it for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God

Nor respect of persons nor taking of bribes Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests And heads of the fathers’ households of Israel To give judgement for the LORD and for controversies

He commanded them, saying You shall do this in the fear of the LORD Faithfully and with a perfect heart Whenever any controversy comes to you from your brothers

The judges appointed, the law established The kingdom ordered by justice The covenant holds, the rule upheld

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2 Chronicles 19 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press