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THE MESSAGE
2 Chronicles 17:1
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.
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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.
Contemporary English Version
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses against Israel.
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses 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,
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
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
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 5:24
Enoch walked steadily with God. And then one day he was simply gone: God took him.
Enoch walked steadily with God. And then one day he was simply gone: God took him.
Genesis 12:1
God told Abram: "Leave your country, your family, and your father's home for a land that I will show you.
God told Abram: "Leave your country, your family, and your father's home for a land that I will show you.
Genesis 12:7
God appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your children." Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him.
God appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your children." Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him.
Genesis 18:1
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
Genesis 28:3
"And may The Strong God bless you and give you many, many children, a congregation of peoples; and pass on the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants so that you will get this land in which you live, this land God gave Abraham."
"And may The Strong God bless you and give you many, many children, a congregation of peoples; and pass on the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants so that you will get this land in which you live, this land God gave Abraham."
Genesis 35:11
God continued, I am The Strong God. Have children! Flourish! A nation—a whole company of nations!— will come from you. Kings will come from your loins; the land I gave Abraham and Isaac I now give to you, and pass it on to your descendants.
God continued, I am The Strong God. Have children! Flourish! A nation—a whole company of nations!— will come from you. Kings will come from your loins; the land I gave Abraham and Isaac I now give to you, and pass it on to your descendants.
Numbers 11:23
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
Deuteronomy 18:13
Be completely loyal to God , your God. These nations that you're about to run out of the country consort with sorcerers and witches. But not you. God , your God, forbids it.
Be completely loyal to God , your God. These nations that you're about to run out of the country consort with sorcerers and witches. But not you. God , your God, forbids it.
1 Kings 3:6
Solomon said, "You were extravagantly generous in love with David my father, and he lived faithfully in your presence, his relationships were just and his heart right. And you have persisted in this great and generous love by giving him—and this very day!—a son to sit on his throne.
Solomon said, "You were extravagantly generous in love with David my father, and he lived faithfully in your presence, his relationships were just and his heart right. And you have persisted in this great and generous love by giving him—and this very day!—a son to sit on his throne.
Job 1:1
Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
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.
