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Chapter 19
2 Chronicles 19:4 "And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer–sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the Lord God of their fathers."
Direct citation 99% PK 196.4
"The later years of Jehoshaphat's reign were largely spent in strengthening the national and spiritual defenses of Judah. He “went out again through the people from Beersheba to Mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the Lord God of their fathers.” Verse 4 . PK 196.4"
EGW directly quotes 2 Chronicles 19:4 to describe Jehoshaphat's efforts to bring the people back to God.
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2 Chronicles 19:6 "And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment."
Direct citation 99% PK 197.1
"One of the important steps taken by the king was the establishment and maintenance of efficient courts of justice. He “set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city;” and in the charge given them he urged: “Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment. 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.” Verses 5-7 . PK 197.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Chronicles 19:6, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
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