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Reform Follows Repentance
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat's appointment of judges was a direct response to a prophetic rebuke and a sign of his renewed commitment to God. His spiritual reform led to practical, structural changes in society. This shows that true repentance and leadership involve actively establishing systems of justice and righteousness to combat corruption and serve the people.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 19:5
18th Century
Theologian
It is impossible to determine the exact change Jehoshaphat made to the judicial system of Judah (Deuteronomy 16:18; [Reference 1 Chroni…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 19:5
19th Century
Bishop
And he set. — Appointed, or stationed.
The fenced cities. —As being the chief centres of…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 19:5
17th Century
Pastor
And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities
of Judah, city by city
…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 19:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…