2 Chronicles 17:3

Translations

Modern

Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,

Traditional

And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;

Literal

And YHWH was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of David his father. He did not seek the Baals,

Latin

Et fuit Dominus cum Josaphat, quia ambulavit in viis David patris sui primis: et non speravit in Baalim,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,

Notes

2 Chronicles 17:3–4

For the first time, the Chronicler compares Judah's practices with those of northern Israel. He shows awareness that the Baal cult from Tyre had been introduced into northern worship (see 1 Kings 16:31–32).

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat

Related verses

2 Kings 22:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Genesis 39:21
…the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Genesis 39:2–3
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
Judges 6:12
And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
2 Samuel 5:10
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.
1 Chronicles 22:18
“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people.

Parallels

1 Kings 15:23–24

People

Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant" David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person)

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God: To Jehoshaphat Children: Jehoshaphat God in Prospering Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of Obedience: Jehoshaphat Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jehoshaphat Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord Seekers: Jehoshaphat Seeking God: Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 17:3

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