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Contemporary English Version
2 Chronicles 17:1
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses against Israel.
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Christian Standard Bible®
His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.
His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.
Hebrew Names Version
Yehoshafat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Yisra'el.
Yehoshafat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Yisra'el.
King James Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
English Standard Version
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.
New Century Version
Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became king of Judah in his place. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so they could fight against Israel.
Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became king of Judah in his place. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so they could fight against Israel.
New English Translation
His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.
His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.
Amplified Bible
Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa's place, and strengthened his position over Israel.
Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa's place, and strengthened his position over Israel.
New American Standard Bible
His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel.
His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel.
World English Bible
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iehosphat his sonne reigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.
And Iehosphat his sonne reigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and strengthened himself over Israel.
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and strengthened himself over Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
Asa's son Jehoshaphat became king in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
Asa's son Jehoshaphat became king in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Y'hoshafat his son became king in his place. He strengthened his position against Isra'el
Then Y'hoshafat his son became king in his place. He strengthened his position against Isra'el
Darby Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
Asa's son Jehoshaphat became the new king after him. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so that they could fight against Israel.
Asa's son Jehoshaphat became the new king after him. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so that they could fight against Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
AND Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
AND Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Good News Translation
Jehoshaphat succeeded his father Asa as king and strengthened his position against Israel.
Jehoshaphat succeeded his father Asa as king and strengthened his position against Israel.
Lexham English Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
Literal Translation
And his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. And he made himself strong against Israel.
And his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. And he made himself strong against Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Iosaphat his sonne was kynge in his steade, & waxed mightie against Israel.
And Iosaphat his sonne was kynge in his steade, & waxed mightie against Israel.
American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iehosaphat his sonne raigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.
And Iehosaphat his sonne raigned in his steade, and preuailed against Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
King James Version (1611)
And Iehoshaphat his sonne reigned in his stead, and strengthened himselfe against Israel.
And Iehoshaphat his sonne reigned in his stead, and strengthened himselfe against Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, Josaphat strengthened himself against Israel.
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, Josaphat strengthened himself against Israel.
English Revised Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Josaphat, his sone, regnyde for hym; and he hadde the maistrye ayens Israel.
Forsothe Josaphat, his sone, regnyde for hym; and he hadde the maistrye ayens Israel.
Update Bible Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
New King James Version
Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
New Living Translation
Then Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel.
Then Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel.
New Life Bible
Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
New Revised Standard
His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him, and strengthened himself against Israel.
His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him, and strengthened himself against Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, - and strengthened himself against Israel;
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, - and strengthened himself against Israel;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel.
And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel.
Revised Standard Version
Jehosh'aphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Jehosh'aphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,
And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,
THE MESSAGE
Asa's son Jehoshaphat was the next king; he started out by working on his defense system against Israel. He put troops in all the fortress cities of Judah and deployed garrisons throughout Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. God was on Jehoshaphat's side because he stuck to the ways of his father Asa's early years. He didn't fool around with the popular Baal religion—he was a seeker and follower of the God of his father and was obedient to him; he wasn't like Israel. And God secured the kingdom under his rule, gave him a firm grip on it. And everyone in Judah showed their appreciation by bringing gifts. Jehoshaphat ended up very rich and much honored. He was single-minded in following God ; and he got rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines.
Asa's son Jehoshaphat was the next king; he started out by working on his defense system against Israel. He put troops in all the fortress cities of Judah and deployed garrisons throughout Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. God was on Jehoshaphat's side because he stuck to the ways of his father Asa's early years. He didn't fool around with the popular Baal religion—he was a seeker and follower of the God of his father and was obedient to him; he wasn't like Israel. And God secured the kingdom under his rule, gave him a firm grip on it. And everyone in Judah showed their appreciation by bringing gifts. Jehoshaphat ended up very rich and much honored. He was single-minded in following God ; and he got rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.
Contextual Overview
1 Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses against Israel. 2 He assigned troops to the fortified cities in Judah, as well as to other towns in Judah and to those towns in Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. 3When Jehoshaphat's father had first become king of Judah, he was faithful to the Lord and refused to worship the god Baal as the kings of Israel did. Jehoshaphat followed his father's example and obeyed and worshiped the Lord . And so the Lord blessed Jehoshaphat 5 and helped him keep firm control of his kingdom. The people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, but even after he became very rich and respected, 6 he remained completely faithful to the Lord . He destroyed all the local shrines in Judah, including the places where the goddess Asherah was worshiped. 7 In the third year of Jehoshaphat's rule, he chose five officials and gave them orders to teach the Lord 's Law in every city and town in Judah. They were Benhail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah. 8 Their assistants were the following nine Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah. Two priests, Elishama and Jehoram, also went along. 9 They carried with them a copy of the Lord 's Law wherever they went and taught the people from it.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Jehoshaphat: 1 Kings 15:24, 1 Kings 22:41, 1 Chronicles 11:10, Matthew 1:8, Josaphat
and strengthened: 2 Chronicles 12:1, 2 Chronicles 26:8, 2 Chronicles 32:5, 1 Samuel 23:16, Ezekiel 7:27, Ephesians 6:10
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 3:10 - Jehoshaphat
Cross-References
Genesis 5:22
and during the next three hundred years he had more children. Enoch truly loved God,
and during the next three hundred years he had more children. Enoch truly loved God,
Genesis 12:1
The Lord said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.
The Lord said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.
Genesis 12:7
but the Lord appeared to Abram and promised, "I will give this land to your family forever." Abram then built an altar there for the Lord .
but the Lord appeared to Abram and promised, "I will give this land to your family forever." Abram then built an altar there for the Lord .
Genesis 18:1
One hot summer afternoon Abraham was sitting by the entrance to his tent near the sacred trees of Mamre, when the Lord appeared to him.
One hot summer afternoon Abraham was sitting by the entrance to his tent near the sacred trees of Mamre, when the Lord appeared to him.
Genesis 18:14
I am the Lord ! There is nothing too difficult for me. I'll come back next year at the time I promised, and Sarah will already have a son."
I am the Lord ! There is nothing too difficult for me. I'll come back next year at the time I promised, and Sarah will already have a son."
Genesis 28:3
I pray that God All-Powerful will bless you with many descendants and let you become a great nation.
I pray that God All-Powerful will bless you with many descendants and let you become a great nation.
Genesis 48:15
Then he gave Joseph his blessing and said: My grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac worshiped the Lord God. He has been with me all my life,
Then he gave Joseph his blessing and said: My grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac worshiped the Lord God. He has been with me all my life,
Exodus 6:3
But when I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I came as God All-Powerful and did not use my name.
But when I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I came as God All-Powerful and did not use my name.
Numbers 11:23
The Lord answered, "I can do anything! Watch and you'll see my words come true."
The Lord answered, "I can do anything! Watch and you'll see my words come true."
Deuteronomy 10:17
The Lord your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.
The Lord your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead,.... In the stead of Asa his father:
and strengthened himself against Israel; the ten tribes, by fortifying his cities, building castles, raising and keeping a large standing army, as the latter part of this chapter shows, and the next verse.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Jehoshaphat ascended the throne in the fourth year of Ahab 1 Kings 22:41, probably after that monarch had contracted his alliance with the royal family of Sidon, and before he was engaged in war with Syria. It was thus not unnatural that Jehoshaphat should begin his reign by strengthening himself against a possible attack on the part of his northern neighbor.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XVII
Jehoshaphat succeeds his father Asa, and reigns piously, and
is particularly blessed, 14.
He establishes an itinerant ministry, for the instruction of
the people, through all the cities of Judah, which produces
the most beneficial effects, 7-10.
The Philistines and Arabians bring him gifts, 11.
His greatness, 12, 13.
The commanders of his troops, 14-19.
NOTES ON CHAP. XVII
Verse 2 Chronicles 17:1. Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel — The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rivals from the beginning; sometimes one, sometimes the other, prevailed. Asa and Baasha were nearly matched; but, after Baasha's death, Israel was greatly weakened by civil contentions, and Jehoshaphat got the ascendancy. See 1 Kings 16:16-23.
