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Contemporary English Version
2 Chronicles 17:3
When 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
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals
Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals
Hebrew Names Version
The LORD was with Yehoshafat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Ba`alim,
The LORD was with Yehoshafat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Ba`alim,
King James Version
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
English Standard Version
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,
New Century Version
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he lived as his ancestor David had lived when he first became king. Jehoshaphat did not ask for help from the Baal idols,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he lived as his ancestor David had lived when he first became king. Jehoshaphat did not ask for help from the Baal idols,
New English Translation
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,
Amplified Bible
The 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],
The 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],
New American Standard Bible
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
World English Bible
Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals,
Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals,
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Lorde was with Iehoshaphat, because he walked in the first wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not Baalim,
And the Lorde was with Iehoshaphat, because he walked in the first wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not Baalim,
Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the ways of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the ways of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
Berean Standard Bible
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek out the Baals,
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek out the Baals,
Complete Jewish Bible
Adonai was with Y'hoshafat, because he lived according to the first ways of his ancestor David, not seeking the ba‘alim,
Adonai was with Y'hoshafat, because he lived according to the first ways of his ancestor David, not seeking the ba‘alim,
Darby Translation
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his young life he did the good things his ancestor David did. Jehoshaphat did not follow the Baal idols.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his young life he did the good things his ancestor David did. Jehoshaphat did not follow the Baal idols.
George Lamsa Translation
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David and did not pray to images;
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David and did not pray to images;
Good News Translation
The Lord blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.
The Lord blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.
Lexham English Bible
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of David his father and did not seek after the Baals,
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of David his father and did not seek after the Baals,
Literal Translation
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David; and he did not seek to the Baals.
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David; and he did not seek to the Baals.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the LORDE was wt Iosaphat: for he walked in the olde wayes of his father Dauid, & soughte not Baalim,
And the LORDE was wt Iosaphat: for he walked in the olde wayes of his father Dauid, & soughte not Baalim,
American Standard Version
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the Lorde was with Iehosaphat, because he walked in the olde wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not Baalim,
And the Lorde was with Iehosaphat, because he walked in the olde wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not Baalim,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;
King James Version (1611)
And the Lord was with Iehoshaphat, because hee walked in the first wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not vnto Baalim:
And the Lord was with Iehoshaphat, because hee walked in the first wayes of his father Dauid, and sought not vnto Baalim:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Lord was with Josaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek to idols;
And the Lord was with Josaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek to idols;
English Revised Version
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the Lord was with Josaphat, whiche yede in the firste weies of Dauid, his fadir; he hopide not in Baalym,
And the Lord was with Josaphat, whiche yede in the firste weies of Dauid, his fadir; he hopide not in Baalym,
Update Bible Version
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and did not seek to the Baalim,
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and did not seek to the Baalim,
Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;
New King James Version
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David; he did not seek the Baals,
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David; he did not seek the Baals,
New Living Translation
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early years and did not worship the images of Baal.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early years and did not worship the images of Baal.
New Life Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the early ways of his father. He did not follow the false gods of Baal.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the early ways of his father. He did not follow the false gods of Baal.
New Revised Standard
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Baals,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Baals,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, that, Yahweh, was with Jehoshaphat, - because he walked in the first ways of David his father, and sought not unto the Baalim;
And it came to pass, that, Yahweh, was with Jehoshaphat, - because he walked in the first ways of David his father, and sought not unto the Baalim;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord was with Josaphat, because he walked in the first ways of David his father: and trusted not in Baalim,
And the Lord was with Josaphat, because he walked in the first ways of David his father: and trusted not in Baalim,
Revised Standard Version
The LORD was with Jehosh'aphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Ba'als,
The LORD was with Jehosh'aphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Ba'als,
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,
And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
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
the Lord: 2 Chronicles 15:2, 2 Chronicles 15:9, Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:3, Genesis 39:21, Exodus 3:12, Exodus 4:12, Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:9, Judges 2:18, Judges 6:12, 2 Samuel 5:10, 1 Chronicles 22:18, Psalms 46:7, Psalms 46:11, Isaiah 8:10, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20, 2 Timothy 4:22
he walked: 2 Samuel 8:15, 1 Kings 11:6, 1 Kings 15:3, 1 Kings 15:4, 2 Kings 14:3, 2 Kings 16:2, 2 Kings 18:3, 2 Kings 22:2, Psalms 132:1-5
his father David: or, his father, and of David, 2 Chronicles 14:2-5, 2 Chronicles 14:11, 2 Chronicles 15:8-13
sought: Judges 2:11, Judges 8:33, Jeremiah 2:23
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:4 - walk 1 Kings 3:3 - walking 1 Kings 3:14 - as thy 1 Kings 11:4 - his heart 1 Kings 14:8 - my servant David 1 Kings 22:43 - he walked 2 Kings 3:14 - I regard 2 Chronicles 19:3 - good things 2 Chronicles 20:32 - he walked 2 Chronicles 21:12 - in the ways of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 22:9 - the son of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 28:1 - like David his father 2 Chronicles 34:2 - right in the sight Matthew 25:16 - went
Cross-References
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Genesis 17:18
Then he asked God, "Why not let Ishmael inherit what you have promised me?"
Then he asked God, "Why not let Ishmael inherit what you have promised me?"
Genesis 17:23
On that same day Abraham obeyed God by circumcising Ishmael. Abraham was also circumcised, and so were all other men and boys in his household, including his servants and slaves. He was ninety-nine years old at the time, and his son Ishmael was thirteen.
On that same day Abraham obeyed God by circumcising Ishmael. Abraham was also circumcised, and so were all other men and boys in his household, including his servants and slaves. He was ninety-nine years old at the time, and his son Ishmael was thirteen.
Exodus 3:6
I am the God who was worshiped by your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." Moses was afraid to look at God, and so he hid his face.
I am the God who was worshiped by your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." Moses was afraid to look at God, and so he hid his face.
Numbers 14:5
Moses and Aaron bowed down to pray in front of the crowd.
Moses and Aaron bowed down to pray in front of the crowd.
Numbers 16:22
But the two men bowed down and prayed, "Our God, you gave these people life. Why would you punish everyone here when only one man has sinned?"
But the two men bowed down and prayed, "Our God, you gave these people life. Why would you punish everyone here when only one man has sinned?"
Numbers 16:45
"Stand back! I am going to wipe out these Israelites once and for all." They immediately bowed down and prayed.
"Stand back! I am going to wipe out these Israelites once and for all." They immediately bowed down and prayed.
Joshua 5:14
"Neither," he answered. "I am here because I am the commander of the Lord 's army." Joshua fell to his knees and bowed down to the ground. "I am your servant," he said. "Tell me what to do."
"Neither," he answered. "I am here because I am the commander of the Lord 's army." Joshua fell to his knees and bowed down to the ground. "I am your servant," he said. "Tell me what to do."
Judges 13:20
The fire blazed up toward the sky, and the Lord 's angel went up toward heaven in the fire. Manoah and his wife bowed down low when they saw what happened.
The fire blazed up toward the sky, and the Lord 's angel went up toward heaven in the fire. Manoah and his wife bowed down low when they saw what happened.
1 Kings 18:39
When the crowd saw what had happened, they all bowed down and shouted, "The Lord is God! The Lord is God!"
When the crowd saw what had happened, they all bowed down and shouted, "The Lord is God! The Lord is God!"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat,.... Guiding and directing, prospering and succeeding him in all things; he had, no doubt, his gracious presence in spiritual things, as well as his powerful and directing presence in things civil; the Targum is,
"the Word of the Lord was for his help;''
because he walked in the first ways of his father David; which were his best; some of his last ways not being good, as in the affair of Uriah and Bathsheba, and his numbering of the people; Jehoshaphat followed him in the one, but not in the other: or, "in the ways of David and his father, the first"; the first of them both; for the latter ways of his father Asa were not so good as his first, as the preceding chapter shows; and the Septuagint version leaves out the word "David", and so restrains it to his own father:
and sought not unto Baalim; as did Ahab king of Israel, who now reigned there; 1 Kings 15:24.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The first ways of his father David - The Septuagint and several Hebrew manuscripts omit “David,” which has probably crept in from the margin, for David’s “first ways” are nowhere else contrasted with his later ways. The real meaning of the writer is, that Jehoshaphat followed the example set by his father Asa in his earlier years 2 Chronicles 14:1-15; 2 Chronicles 15:0.
Baalim - On the plural form, see 1 Kings 18:18 note.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 17:3. The Lord was with Jehoshaphat — "The WORD of the Lord was Jehoshaphat's Helper." - Targum.
