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2 Chronicles 19:7

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 19:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
2 Chronicles 19:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill-country of Ephraim, and brought them back unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers.
5And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
6and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
7Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
8Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers` [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.
9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
10And whensoever any controversy shall come to you from your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, ye shall warn them, that they be not guilty towards Jehovah, and so wrath come upon you and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not be guilty.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you, etc.] And act as having that before your eyes, and on your hearts: take heed and do it; do the commands enjoined them by him, and do judgment according to the law of God: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God; none in his nature, nor in his law; none commanded nor approved of by him, and therefore none should be done by his representatives in judgment: nor respect of persons; whether high or low, rich or poor: nor taking of gifts; he accepts not the faces of men, nor receives bribes, nor should his judges; this is forbidden by him, (<051619>Deuteronomy 16:19).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Wherefore - And therefore you who are in God's stead, and do his work, and must give an account to him, must imitate God herein. 2 Chronicles 19:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“let the: Gen 42:18; Exo 18:21, Exo 18:22, Exo 18:25, Exo 18:26; Neh 5:15; Isa 1:23-26 no iniquity: Gen 18:25; Deu 32:4; Rom 3:5, Rom 3:6, Rom 9:14 respect of persons: Deu 10:17, Deu 10:18; Job 34:19; Mat 22:16; Act 10:34; Rom 2:11; Gal 2:6; Eph 6:9; Col 3:25; Pe1 1:17 taking of gifts: Exo 23:8; Deu 16:18, Deu 16:19; Isa 1:23, Isa 33:15; Mic 7:3 2 Chronicles 19:8”
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