2 Chronicles 19:11
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In religious causes, Amariah, the high priest, was to preside over the court; in civil or criminal causes, Zebadiah was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold, Amariah - Here was a two-fold jurisdiction, ecclesiastical and civil: in the ecclesiastical court, Amariah the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 19:5-11
Jehoshaphat, having done what he could to make his people good, is here providing, if possible, to keep them so by the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Amariah Perhaps he who is mentioned 1Ch 6:11 [5:37, Heb.].
officers before you i.e. waiting to execute your…
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