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2 Chronicles 17:6
His heart was encouraged and he took great pride in the ways of the LORD; moreover, he again removed the high places [of pagan worship] and the Asherim from Judah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
His mind rejoiced in the Lord’s ways, and he again removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
His mind rejoiced in the Lord’s ways, and he again removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
Hebrew Names Version
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Yehudah.
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Yehudah.
King James Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord : moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord : moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
English Standard Version
His heart was courageous in the ways of the Lord . And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
His heart was courageous in the ways of the Lord . And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
New Century Version
He wanted very much to obey the Lord . He also removed the places for worshiping gods and the Asherah idols from Judah.
He wanted very much to obey the Lord . He also removed the places for worshiping gods and the Asherah idols from Judah.
New English Translation
He was committed to following the Lord ; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
He was committed to following the Lord ; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
New American Standard Bible
He took great pride in the ways of the LORD, and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
He took great pride in the ways of the LORD, and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
World English Bible
His heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
His heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he lift vp his heart vnto the wayes of the Lorde, and he tooke away moreouer the hie places and the groues out of Iudah.
And he lift vp his heart vnto the wayes of the Lorde, and he tooke away moreouer the hie places and the groues out of Iudah.
Legacy Standard Bible
And his heart took great pride in the ways of Yahweh, and again he took away the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
And his heart took great pride in the ways of Yahweh, and again he took away the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
Berean Standard Bible
And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
Contemporary English Version
he remained completely faithful to the Lord . He destroyed all the local shrines in Judah, including the places where the goddess Asherah was worshiped.
he remained completely faithful to the Lord . He destroyed all the local shrines in Judah, including the places where the goddess Asherah was worshiped.
Complete Jewish Bible
In his heart he highly regarded Adonai 's ways; moreover, he removed the high places and sacred poles from Y'hudah.
In his heart he highly regarded Adonai 's ways; moreover, he removed the high places and sacred poles from Y'hudah.
Darby Translation
And he took courage in the ways of Jehovah; moreover, he removed the high places and Asherahs out of Judah.
And he took courage in the ways of Jehovah; moreover, he removed the high places and Asherahs out of Judah.
Easy-to-Read Version
His heart found pleasure in the ways of the Lord . He removed the high places and the Asherah poles from the country of Judah.
His heart found pleasure in the ways of the Lord . He removed the high places and the Asherah poles from the country of Judah.
George Lamsa Translation
And his heart was strengthened in the ways of the LORD; moreover he uprooted the altars and the high places which were within the territory of Judah.
And his heart was strengthened in the ways of the LORD; moreover he uprooted the altars and the high places which were within the territory of Judah.
Good News Translation
He took pride in serving the Lord and destroyed all the pagan places of worship and the symbols of the goddess Asherah in Judah.
He took pride in serving the Lord and destroyed all the pagan places of worship and the symbols of the goddess Asherah in Judah.
Lexham English Bible
And his heart was courageous in the ways of Yahweh. Moreover, he removed the high places and the Asherahs from Judah.
And his heart was courageous in the ways of Yahweh. Moreover, he removed the high places and the Asherahs from Judah.
Literal Translation
And his heart was exalted in the ways of Jehovah. And he again removed the high places and the Asherahs out of Judah.
And his heart was exalted in the ways of Jehovah. And he again removed the high places and the Asherahs out of Judah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan his hert was coraged in the wayes of the LORDE, he put downe styll the hye places and groues out of Iuda.
And whan his hert was coraged in the wayes of the LORDE, he put downe styll the hye places and groues out of Iuda.
American Standard Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Jehovah: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Jehovah: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Bible in Basic English
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord; and he went so far as to take away the high places and the wood pillars out of Judah.
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord; and he went so far as to take away the high places and the wood pillars out of Judah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he lyft vp his heart vnto the wayes of the Lorde, and he put downe yet more of the high places and groues out of Iuda.
And he lyft vp his heart vnto the wayes of the Lorde, and he put downe yet more of the high places and groues out of Iuda.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD; and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD; and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
King James Version (1611)
And his heart was lift vp in the wayes of the Lord: moreouer hee tooke away the high places and groues out of Iudah.
And his heart was lift vp in the wayes of the Lord: moreouer hee tooke away the high places and groues out of Iudah.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And his heart was exalted in the way of the Lord; and he removed the high places and the groves from the land of Juda.
And his heart was exalted in the way of the Lord; and he removed the high places and the groves from the land of Juda.
English Revised Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne his herte hadde take hardynesse for the weies of the Lord, he took awei also hiy placis and wodis fro Juda.
And whanne his herte hadde take hardynesse for the weies of the Lord, he took awei also hiy placis and wodis fro Juda.
Update Bible Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Webster's Bible Translation
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
New King James Version
And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; moreover he removed the high places and wooden images from Judah.
And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; moreover he removed the high places and wooden images from Judah.
New Living Translation
He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord . He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah.
He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord . He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah.
New Life Bible
He was strong in his heart in the ways of the Lord. And he took the high places and the false goddess Asherah out of Judah again.
He was strong in his heart in the ways of the Lord. And he took the high places and the false goddess Asherah out of Judah again.
New Revised Standard
His heart was courageous in the ways of the Lord ; and furthermore he removed the high places and the sacred poles from Judah.
His heart was courageous in the ways of the Lord ; and furthermore he removed the high places and the sacred poles from Judah.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And his heart was encouraged, in the ways of Yahweh, - and he, yet further, took away the high places and the Sacred Stems, out of Judah.
And his heart was encouraged, in the ways of Yahweh, - and he, yet further, took away the high places and the Sacred Stems, out of Judah.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when his heart had taken courage for the ways of the Lord, he took away also the high places and the groves out of Juda.
And when his heart had taken courage for the ways of the Lord, he took away also the high places and the groves out of Juda.
Revised Standard Version
His heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD; and furthermore he took the high places and the Ashe'rim out of Judah.
His heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD; and furthermore he took the high places and the Ashe'rim out of Judah.
Young's Literal Translation
and his heart is high in the ways of Jehovah, and again he hath turned aside the high places and the shrines out of Judah.
and his heart is high in the ways of Jehovah, and again he hath turned aside the high places and the shrines out of Judah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He took great pride in the ways of the LORD and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
He took great pride in the ways of the LORD and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
Contextual Overview
1Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa's place, and strengthened his position over Israel. 2He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had captured. 3The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father (ancestor) David. He did not seek [to follow] the Baals [the false gods], 4but sought the God of his father, and walked in (obeyed) His commandments, and did not act as Israel did. 5Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honor. 6His heart was encouraged and he took great pride in the ways of the LORD; moreover, he again removed the high places [of pagan worship] and the Asherim from Judah.7Then in the third year of his reign he sent his officials, Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah; 8and with them were the Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and with them the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9They taught in Judah having the Book of the Law of the LORD with them; they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
his heart: Deuteronomy 28:47, Job 22:26
lifted up: that is, was encouraged
in the ways: Psalms 18:21, Psalms 18:22, Psalms 119:1, Psalms 138:5, Hosea 14:9, Acts 13:10
he took away: 2 Chronicles 14:3, 2 Chronicles 15:17, 2 Chronicles 19:3, 2 Chronicles 20:33, 2 Chronicles 31:1, 2 Chronicles 34:3-7, 1 Kings 22:43
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 15:4 - the high places Luke 19:2 - and he
Cross-References
Genesis 17:4
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And [as a result] you shall be the father of many nations.
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And [as a result] you shall be the father of many nations.
Genesis 17:6
"I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
"I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
Genesis 17:16
"I will bless her, and indeed I will also give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her."
"I will bless her, and indeed I will also give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her."
Genesis 17:17
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, "Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?"
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, "Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?"
Genesis 17:20
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
Genesis 35:11
And God said to him, "I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; A nation and a company of nations shall come from you, And kings shall be born of your loins.
And God said to him, "I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; A nation and a company of nations shall come from you, And kings shall be born of your loins.
Ezra 4:20
"There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem who have ruled over all the provinces west of the [Euphrates] River, and tax, custom, and toll were paid to them.
"There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem who have ruled over all the provinces west of the [Euphrates] River, and tax, custom, and toll were paid to them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord,.... It was engaged in them, was bent and set upon them; he walked in them with great pleasure and cheerfulness, being inspired with zeal and courage; he was fearless and intrepid, and regarded not any opposition he might have, or expect to have, in the work of reformation in which he was concerned:
moreover, he took away the high places; such as were dedicated to idols, but not those in which the true God was worshipped, 2 Chronicles 20:33
and groves out of Judah; where idols were placed; for though these had been removed by Asa, yet had been renewed in the latter part of his days, when more negligent of religion.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
His heart was lifted up - This expression generally occurs in a bad sense Deuteronomy 8:14; 2 Chronicles 26:16; Psalms 131:1; Proverbs 18:12; but here it must be taken differently. The margin âwas encouragedâ expresses fairly the true meaning. He first began by setting an example of faithfulness to Yahweh. He then proceeded to use his best endeavors to extirpate idolatry.
He took away the high places - Compare 2 Chronicles 20:33, and see the 2 Chronicles 15:17 note.
