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New Living Translation
2 Chronicles 17:3
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early years and did not worship the images of Baal.
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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 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 Then Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel. 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified towns of Judah, and he assigned additional garrisons to the land of Judah and to the towns of Ephraim that his father, Asa, had captured. 3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early years and did not worship the images of Baal. 4 He sought his father's God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel. 5 So the Lord established Jehoshaphat's control over the kingdom of Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed. 6 He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord . He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah. 7 In the third year of his reign Jehoshaphat sent his officials to teach in all the towns of Judah. These officials included Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah. 8 He sent Levites along with them, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah. He also sent out the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9 They took copies of the Book of the Law of the Lord and traveled around through all the towns of Judah, teaching the people.
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
Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. "How could I become a father at the age of 100?" he thought. "And how can Sarah have a baby when she is ninety years old?"
Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. "How could I become a father at the age of 100?" he thought. "And how can Sarah have a baby when she is ninety years old?"
Genesis 17:18
So Abraham said to God, "May Ishmael live under your special blessing!"
So Abraham said to God, "May Ishmael live under your special blessing!"
Genesis 17:23
On that very day Abraham took his son, Ishmael, and every male in his household, including those born there and those he had bought. Then he circumcised them, cutting off their foreskins, just as God had told him.
On that very day Abraham took his son, Ishmael, and every male in his household, including those born there and those he had bought. Then he circumcised them, cutting off their foreskins, just as God had told him.
Genesis 17:24
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
Exodus 3:6
I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
Numbers 14:5
Then Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground before the whole community of Israel.
Then Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground before the whole community of Israel.
Numbers 16:22
But Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground. "O God," they pleaded, "you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Must you be angry with all the people when only one man sins?"
But Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground. "O God," they pleaded, "you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Must you be angry with all the people when only one man sins?"
Numbers 16:45
"Get away from all these people so that I can instantly destroy them!" But Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground.
"Get away from all these people so that I can instantly destroy them!" But Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground.
Joshua 5:14
"Neither one," he replied. "I am the commander of the Lord 's army." At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. "I am at your command," Joshua said. "What do you want your servant to do?"
"Neither one," he replied. "I am the commander of the Lord 's army." At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. "I am at your command," Joshua said. "What do you want your servant to do?"
Judges 13:20
As the flames from the altar shot up toward the sky, the angel of the Lord ascended in the fire. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell with their faces to the ground.
As the flames from the altar shot up toward the sky, the angel of the Lord ascended in the fire. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell with their faces to the ground.
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.
