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2 Chronicles 17:3
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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,
Contemporary English Version
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
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
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
1Asa'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. 7In the third year of his reign he sent his officials—excellent men, every one of them—Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah on a teaching mission to the cities of Judah. They were accompanied by Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah; the priests Elishama and Jehoram were also in the company. They made a circuit of the towns of Judah, teaching the people and using the Book of The Revelation of God as their text.
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 fell flat on his face. And then he laughed, thinking, "Can a hundred-year-old man father a son? And can Sarah, at ninety years, have a baby?"
Abraham fell flat on his face. And then he laughed, thinking, "Can a hundred-year-old man father a son? And can Sarah, at ninety years, have a baby?"
Genesis 17:18
Recovering, Abraham said to God, "Oh, keep Ishmael alive and well before you!"
Recovering, Abraham said to God, "Oh, keep Ishmael alive and well before you!"
Genesis 17:23
Then Abraham took his son Ishmael and all his servants, whether houseborn or purchased—every male in his household—and circumcised them, cutting off their foreskins that very day, just as God had told him.
Then Abraham took his son Ishmael and all his servants, whether houseborn or purchased—every male in his household—and circumcised them, cutting off their foreskins that very day, just as God had told him.
Genesis 17:24
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised. His son Ishmael was thirteen years old when he was circumcised. Abraham and Ishmael were circumcised the same day together with all the servants of his household, those born there and those purchased from outsiders—all were circumcised with him.
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised. His son Ishmael was thirteen years old when he was circumcised. Abraham and Ishmael were circumcised the same day together with all the servants of his household, those born there and those purchased from outsiders—all were circumcised with him.
Exodus 3:6
Then he said, "I am the God of your father: The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face, afraid to look at God.
Then he said, "I am the God of your father: The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face, afraid to look at God.
Numbers 14:5
Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in front of the entire community, gathered in emergency session.
Moses and Aaron fell on their faces in front of the entire community, gathered in emergency session.
Numbers 16:22
They threw themselves on their faces and said, "O God, God of everything living, when one man sins are you going to take it out on the whole community?"
They threw themselves on their faces and said, "O God, God of everything living, when one man sins are you going to take it out on the whole community?"
Joshua 5:14
He said, "Neither. I'm commander of God 's army. I've just arrived." Joshua fell, face to the ground, and worshiped. He asked, "What orders does my Master have for his servant?"
He said, "Neither. I'm commander of God 's army. I've just arrived." Joshua fell, face to the ground, and worshiped. He asked, "What orders does my Master have for his servant?"
1 Kings 18:39
All the people saw it happen and fell on their faces in awed worship, exclaiming, " God is the true God! God is the true God!"
All the people saw it happen and fell on their faces in awed worship, exclaiming, " God is the true God! God is the true God!"
Ezekiel 3:23
So I got up and went out on the plain. I couldn't believe my eyes: the Glory of God ! Right there! It was like the Glory I had seen at the Kebar River. I fell to the ground, prostrate.
So I got up and went out on the plain. I couldn't believe my eyes: the Glory of God ! Right there! It was like the Glory I had seen at the Kebar River. I fell to the ground, prostrate.
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 âDavid,â which has probably crept in from the margin, for Davidâs âfirst waysâ 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.
