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A Supreme Court in Jerusalem
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat established a high court in Jerusalem, similar to a supreme court. It was composed of a mix of religious experts (priests and Levites) and respected lay leaders (heads of families), creating a balanced system to administer justice at the highest level.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 19:8
18th Century
Theologian
The “fathers of Israel” are the heads of families; the “chief of the fathers” are the great patriarchal chiefs, the admitted heads of great houses …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 19:8
19th Century
Bishop
Did ... set. — Appointed some of the Levites.
Chief of the fathers. — Heads of the c…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 19:8
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and
of the priests, and of the chief of the f…
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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…