2 Chronicles 19:11

“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the Lord, etc.] He being high priest, presided in this court in all things sacred, or which respected the worship of God; and was present to give his advice, and direct in the determination of all such matters that should come before them, according to the laws and statutes provided in such cases; though it may be he was only a common priest that was chief over them, or the president of this court: and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah; the prince of the tribe of Judah: for all the king’s matters; such as related to civil government, and which were not so clearly determined by positive laws: also…”

“In religious causes, Amariah, the high priest, was to preside over the court; in civil or criminal causes, Zebadiah was to be president. And to Levites, other than the judges, he assigned the subordinate offices about the court. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/2-chronicles-19.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“Over you - Shall be your president. Matters of the Lord - In Spiritual, or ecclesiastical matters. Ruler - The prince, or chief ruler, under the king, of the tribe of Judah. The king's matters - For civil causes, or controversies either between the king and his people; or between subject and subject, which may be called the king's matters, because it was a principal part of his office to see them justly decided. The Levites - Shall be at your command to see your just sentences executed; which work was fitly committed to the Levites, as persons who might add their instructions to the corrections, and might work the guilty to an acknowledgement of their fault and a submission to their…”

“Amariah: Ch1 6:11 all matters: Ch2 19:8; Ch1 26:30; Mal 2:7 Deal courageously: Heb. Take courage and do, Jos 1:6, Jos 1:9; Ch1 22:11, Ch1 22:16, Ch1 22:19; Co1 16:13; Ti2 2:1 the Lord: Ch2 19:6, Ch2 15:2; Psa 18:25, Psa 18:26; Joh 14:23, Joh 14:24; Rom 2:4-13; Phi 4:8, Phi 4:9 the good: Psa 37:23, Psa 112:5; Pro 2:20; Ecc 2:26; Luk 23:50; Act 11:24 Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 20”