And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,
Jehoshaphat set judges throughout Judah's fortified cities, city by city. The appointments were part of his effort to reform the land and bring the people back to God. They formed an effective system that placed justice within reach across the land. The local courts were supported by a court of appeal in Jerusalem.
The judges served and judged for the Lord, who was with them in judgment, making their work a responsibility before God. They were to act carefully and with reverence for God. They were to act faithfully and courageously.
The God for whom they judged is free from injustice, partiality, and bribery, and takes no gifts. Righteous judgment of this kind helps exalt a nation.
Jehoshaphat set judges throughout Judah's fortified cities, city by city. The appointments were part of his effort to reform the land and bring the people back to God. They formed an effective system that placed justice within reach across the land. The local courts were supported by a court of appeal in Jerusalem.
The judges served and judged for the Lord, who was with them in judgment, making their work a responsibility before God. They were to act carefully and with reverence for God. They were to act faithfully and courageously.
The God for whom they judged is free from injustice, partiality, and bribery, and takes no gifts. Righteous judgment of this kind helps exalt a nation.