“Amariah the high priest will have final say in all cases involving the Lord. Zebadiah son of Ishmael, a leader from the tribe of Judah, will have final say in all civil cases. The Levites will assist you in making sure that justice is served. Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.”
Commentaries
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In religious cases, Amariah, the high priest, was to preside over the court; in civil or criminal cases, Zebadiah was to be president. And to the L…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
And behold. —For the form of the sentence, compare 1 Chronicles 28:21.
Amariah the chief priest.
John Gill
JohnGill
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all
matters of the Lord
He being…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Whenever we return in peace to our homes, we ought to acknowledge God's providence in preserving our going out and coming in. And if we have been k…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes