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2 Chronicles 19 · Grade 5

Justice Under God

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Read and Think

Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab nearly cost him his life. Jehu the seer named the problem plainly: helping the wicked and loving those who hate Yahweh brought wrath. But God also saw good in Jehoshaphat, for he had set his heart to seek God. Correction and grace came together.

Jehoshaphat did not sulk. He personally traveled through the land to turn people back to God. Then he reformed the courts. His name means Yahweh judges, and he reminded every judge that they judged on Yahweh's behalf. He told them to let the fear of Yahweh be on them, for with Him there is no iniquity, no favoritism, and no bribes.

In Jerusalem a high court of priests, Levites, and family heads handled hard cases. They were to serve faithfully and with a perfect heart and to warn people so that wrath would not come. The chapter shows that justice is part of worship. In the New Testament, James warns believers not to show favoritism (James 2:1).

Show What You Know

  1. What did Jehu say brought wrath?

  2. What does the name Jehoshaphat mean?

  3. Why should there be no bribes?

  4. Who handled hard cases in Jerusalem?

  5. What does James 2:1 warn?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The ruler of the house of ____
  2. And love those who hate ____

Down

  1. Moreover in ____ Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites
  2. And with a perfect ____

Think About It

  1. Judges were to judge as if God were watching. How would your choices change if you remembered God is with you?

  2. In the New Testament, James warns against favoritism (James 2:1). Who might you be treating unfairly?

Memory Verse

Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.”

2 Chronicles 19:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for fairness. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does James 2:1 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?
  • How can you treat everyone fairly?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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