1. Jehoshaphat king of Judah came back safely to his palace in Jerusalem.
2. Jehu son of Hanani went out to meet him. Jehu was a seer. He said to King Jehoshaphat, “Why did you help evil people? Why do you love those who hate the Lord? That is the reason the Lord is angry with you.
3. But there is some good in you. You took the Asherah idols out of this country. And you have wanted to obey God.”
4. Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. He went out again to be with the people. He went from Beersheba to the mountains of Ephraim. He brought these people back to the Lord, the God their ancestors followed.
5. Jehoshaphat appointed judges in all the land. He appointed judges for each of the strong, walled cities of Judah.
6. Jehoshaphat said to them, “Be careful in what you do. This is because you are not judging for people but for the Lord. He will be with you when you make a decision.