Chapter Summary

Jehu rebukes Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab.

Discussion Questions for 2 Chronicles, Chapter 19

1. In this chapter, why did Jehoshaphat reprimand the judges he appointed? What can we learn from this rebuke about the qualities and conduct expected of those in positions of authority and responsibility?
2. In this chapter, why did Jehoshaphat receive a rebuke from the prophet Jehu? What were the specific areas in which Jehoshaphat needed to address his leadership? ow does Jehoshaphat's experience of receiving a rebuke from a prophet highlight the challenges and responsibilities that come with leadership, especially in maintaining a balance between political alliances and upholding moral principles?
3. How did Jehoshaphat exhort the judges to deal justly and impartially in their judgments? What can we glean from his instructions about maintaining integrity and fairness in our own interactions with others?
4. What does this chapter teach us about God's desire for righteousness and justice in leadership? How does God view leaders who promote unrighteousness and show partiality?
5. Compare Jehoshaphat's response to the rebuke with how other kings in the Bible reacted to prophetic messages. What distinguished Jehoshaphat's heart from others? How does Jehoshaphat's receptive and humble response to prophetic rebuke provide insights into the qualities of effective leadership, especially in terms of self-awareness, openness to correction, and the pursuit of righteousness? Where have you seen this done well or poorly?
6. Why is it relevant that Jehoshaphat's alliances with ungodly kings led to God's displeasure and a rebuke from the prophet? How can this cautionary tale guide us in our choices of friends and alliances?
7. What insights can we draw from Jehoshaphat's leadership style and his emphasis on establishing a just and godly society in Judah? How can we apply these lessons in our own spheres of influence to promote righteousness and justice?
8. Can you think of other biblical examples where leaders responded humbly to correction and experienced positive change in their leadership? How can their stories inspire us to embrace correction and grow in character? Can you identify instances outside the realm of biblical narratives where leaders or individuals humbly embraced correction and experienced growth, and how can these instances guide us in our own journey of accepting feedback and improving ourselves?
9. What are the main characteristics that make a good judge, as exemplified by Jehoshaphat's instructions to the judges he appointed? How can we apply these principles to our own roles and responsibilities in various contexts?
10. What are the main characteristics that make a leader like Jehoshaphat receptive to correction and willing to seek after righteousness? How can we develop these qualities in our own lives?

Key Words/Phrase

Returned, v. 4.

Characters

God, Jehoshaphat, Jehu, Amariah, Zebadiah.

Strong Verse(s)

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