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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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2 Chronicles 18:1
Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab,
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he made an alliance with Ahab through marriage.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he made an alliance with Ahab through marriage.
Hebrew Names Version
Now Yehoshafat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ach'av.
Now Yehoshafat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ach'av.
King James Version
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
English Standard Version
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor, and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor, and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
New Century Version
Jehoshaphat had much wealth and honor, and he made an agreement with King Ahab through marriage.
Jehoshaphat had much wealth and honor, and he made an agreement with King Ahab through marriage.
Amplified Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honor, and was allied by marriage with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honor, and was allied by marriage with Ahab.
New American Standard Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he allied himself by marriage to Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he allied himself by marriage to Ahab.
World English Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, but he was ioyned in affinitie with Ahab.
And Iehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, but he was ioyned in affinitie with Ahab.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he allied himself by marriage with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he allied himself by marriage with Ahab.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
Contemporary English Version
Jehoshaphat was now very rich and famous. He signed a treaty with King Ahab of Israel by arranging the marriage of his son and Ahab's daughter.
Jehoshaphat was now very rich and famous. He signed a treaty with King Ahab of Israel by arranging the marriage of his son and Ahab's daughter.
Complete Jewish Bible
Y'hoshafat had wealth and honor in abundance, and by marriage he allied himself with Ach'av.
Y'hoshafat had wealth and honor in abundance, and by marriage he allied himself with Ach'av.
Darby Translation
And Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
And Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jehoshaphat became very rich and famous. He made an agreement with King Ahab through marriage.
Jehoshaphat became very rich and famous. He made an agreement with King Ahab through marriage.
George Lamsa Translation
NOW Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he made an alliance with Ahab.
NOW Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he made an alliance with Ahab.
Good News Translation
When King Jehoshaphat of Judah became rich and famous, he arranged a marriage between a member of his family and the family of King Ahab of Israel.
When King Jehoshaphat of Judah became rich and famous, he arranged a marriage between a member of his family and the family of King Ahab of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had much wealth and honor, and he became son-in-law to Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had much wealth and honor, and he became son-in-law to Ahab.
Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and contracted a marriage with Ahab.
And Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and contracted a marriage with Ahab.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Iosaphat had greate riches and worshippe, and made frendshippe wt Achab.
And Iosaphat had greate riches and worshippe, and made frendshippe wt Achab.
American Standard Version
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Bible in Basic English
Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honour, and his son was married to Ahab's daughter.
Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honour, and his son was married to Ahab's daughter.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iehosaphat had aboudaunce of richesse and honour, and ioyned affinitie with Ahab.
And Iehosaphat had aboudaunce of richesse and honour, and ioyned affinitie with Ahab.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
King James Version (1611)
Now Iehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and ioyned affinitie with Ahab.
Now Iehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and ioyned affinitie with Ahab.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Josaphat had yet great wealth and glory, and he connected himself by marriage with the house of Achaab.
And Josaphat had yet great wealth and glory, and he connected himself by marriage with the house of Achaab.
English Revised Version
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor Josaphat was riche and ful noble, and bi affynyte, `ethir alie, he was ioyned to Achab.
Therfor Josaphat was riche and ful noble, and bi affynyte, `ethir alie, he was ioyned to Achab.
Update Bible Version
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
New King James Version
1 Kings 22:1-28">[xr] Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and by marriage he allied himself with Ahab.
1 Kings 22:1-28">[xr] Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and by marriage he allied himself with Ahab.
New Living Translation
Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having his son marry Ahab's daughter.
Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having his son marry Ahab's daughter.
New Life Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor. And by a marriage he was joined with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor. And by a marriage he was joined with Ahab.
New Revised Standard
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when Jehoshaphat had riches and honour, in abundance, that he contracted, by marriage, affinity with Ahab.
And it came to pass, when Jehoshaphat had riches and honour, in abundance, that he contracted, by marriage, affinity with Ahab.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Josaphat was rich and very glorious, and was joined by affinity to Achab.
Now Josaphat was rich and very glorious, and was joined by affinity to Achab.
Revised Standard Version
Now Jehosh'aphat had great riches and honor; and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
Now Jehosh'aphat had great riches and honor; and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat hath riches and honour in abundance, and joineth affinity to Ahab,
And Jehoshaphat hath riches and honour in abundance, and joineth affinity to Ahab,
THE MESSAGE
But even though Jehoshaphat was very rich and much honored, he made a marriage alliance with Ahab of Israel. Some time later he paid a visit to Ahab at Samaria. Ahab celebrated his visit with a feast—a huge barbecue with all the lamb and beef you could eat. But Ahab had a hidden agenda; he wanted Jehoshaphat's support in attacking Ramoth Gilead. Then Ahab brought it into the open: "Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said, "You bet. I'm with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops."
But even though Jehoshaphat was very rich and much honored, he made a marriage alliance with Ahab of Israel. Some time later he paid a visit to Ahab at Samaria. Ahab celebrated his visit with a feast—a huge barbecue with all the lamb and beef you could eat. But Ahab had a hidden agenda; he wanted Jehoshaphat's support in attacking Ramoth Gilead. Then Ahab brought it into the open: "Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said, "You bet. I'm with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he allied himself by marriage with Ahab.
Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he allied himself by marriage with Ahab.
Contextual Overview
1 Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab, 2 and after several years went down to visit Ahab in Samaria. Ahab slaughtered many sheep and cattle to honor Jehoshaphat and those who came with him. He persuaded him to join in an attack against Ramoth Gilead. 3 King Ahab of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, "I will support you; my army is at your disposal and will support you in battle."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 3107, bc 897
riches: 2 Chronicles 1:11-15, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 17:12, Matthew 6:33
joined affinity: He took Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, to be wife to his son Joram - 2 Kings 8:18, which fatal connection was highly displeasing to God, and Jehoshaphat was severely reproved for it by Jehu the seer, 2 Chronicles 19:1-3. 2 Chronicles 18:31, 2 Chronicles 19:2, 2 Chronicles 21:6, 2 Chronicles 22:2, 2 Chronicles 22:3, 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 21:25, 2 Kings 8:18, 2 Kings 8:26, 2 Kings 8:27, 2 Kings 11:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:1 - affinity 1 Kings 22:2 - Jehoshaphat
Cross-References
Genesis 12:7
The Lord appeared to Abram and said, "To your descendants I will give this land." So Abram built an altar there to the Lord , who had appeared to him.
The Lord appeared to Abram and said, "To your descendants I will give this land." So Abram built an altar there to the Lord , who had appeared to him.
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
Genesis 17:22
When he finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
When he finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
Genesis 18:1
The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent during the hottest time of the day.
The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent during the hottest time of the day.
Genesis 18:3
He said, "My lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by and leave your servant.
He said, "My lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by and leave your servant.
Genesis 26:2
The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; settle down in the land that I will point out to you.
The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; settle down in the land that I will point out to you.
Genesis 48:3
Jacob said to Joseph, "The sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.
Jacob said to Joseph, "The sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.
Exodus 4:1
Moses answered again, "And if they do not believe me or pay attention to me, but say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you'?"
Moses answered again, "And if they do not believe me or pay attention to me, but say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you'?"
2 Chronicles 1:7
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Tell me what I should give you."
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Tell me what I should give you."
Acts 7:2
So he replied, "Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,
So he replied, "Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance,.... Still more and more, see 2 Chronicles 17:5, and which moved Ahab to desire friendship and affinity with him, to which Jehoshaphat agreed:
and joined affinity with Ahab; king of Israel, married his son Joram to Athaliah, a daughter of Ahab by Jezebel of Zidon; which marriage proved of bad consequence to Jehoshaphat and his family.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The present chapter runs parallel with Kings, which it closely follows, only adding a few touches.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XVIII
Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, king of Israel, 1, 2;
who invites him to assist him in the war against the Syrians,
to which Jehoshaphat agrees, 3.
They consult the prophets concerning the success of the war;
and all, except Micaiah, promise Ahab victory, 4-17.
Micaiah relates his vision concerning the lying spirit in the
mouth of Ahab's prophets, 18-22.
Zedekiah, a false prophet, opposes Micaiah; and Micaiah is put
in prison, 23-27.
Both the kings go against the Syrians; the confederate armies
are defeated, and the king of Israel slain, 28-31.
NOTES ON CHAP. XVIII
Verse 2 Chronicles 18:1. Jehoshaphat had riches and honour — The preceding chapter gives ample proof of this.
Joined affinity with Ahab. — Took his daughter Athalia to be wife to his son Joram.
