2 Chronicles 19:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Wherefore.And.

The fear of the Lord.A dread, or awe, of Jehovah. (See 2 Chronicles 17:10.)

Take heed and do (a hendiadys, i.e., act heedfully. deal warily).

Iniquityi.e., want of equity, unfairness, injustice i’avlah). To the marginal references add the prohibition, Deuteronomy 16:19. They who judge for Jehovah (2 Chronicles 19:6) are bound to judge like Jehovah.

2 Chronicles 19:7

7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.