2 Chronicles 18:1

Translations

Modern

Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.

Traditional

Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.

Literal

And unto Jehoshaphat were riches and honor in abundance, and he became son-in-law to Ahab.

Latin

Fuit ergo Josaphat dives et inclytus multum, et affinitate conjunctus est Achab.

Original

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English

Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.

Notes

2 Chronicles 18:1–2

Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab led him to compromise his loyalty to the Lord (see 2 Chronicles 19:2–3; compare 2 Corinthians 6:14–18). His son Jehoram's marriage (2 Chronicles 21:1) to Ahab's daughter Athaliah (22:2) brought Israel's unfaithfulness into Judah (see 21:5–6, 12–13; 22:1–4).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat

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2 Chronicles 17:5
So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.
2 Chronicles 21:6
And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.
2 Kings 8:18
And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 19:2
Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.
1 Kings 21:25
(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel.
2 Chronicles 17:12
Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah
1 Kings 16:31–33
And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.
2 Kings 11:1
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.
2 Chronicles 18:31
When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
2 Chronicles 1:11–15
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—

Parallels

1 Kings 22:1–12

People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah

Glossary

Ahab (King) Alliance Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Ramoth-Gilead

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Closing History and Death of Alliances: Jehoshaphat and Ahab Armies: March in Ranks: Confederated Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Joins Ahab in an Invasion of Ramoth-Gilead Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa Ramoth-Gilead: Besieged by Israel and Judah; Ahab Killed There

2 Chronicles 18:1

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