2 Chronicles 20:37

Translations

Modern

Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.

Traditional

Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the Lord hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.

Literal

And Eliezer son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “For your joining yourself with Ahaziah, YHWH has destroyed your works.” And the ships were wrecked, and they were not able to go to Tarshish.

Latin

Prophetavit autem Eliezer filius Dodau de Maresa ad Josaphat, dicens: Quia habuisti fœdus cum Ochozia, percussit Dominus opera tua, contritæque sunt naves, nec potuerunt ire in Tharsis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.

Notes

2 Chronicles 20:35–37

The Lord destroyed the fleet to stop Jehoshaphat's alliance with King Ahaziah of Israel from succeeding.

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat Dealing with Conflict

Related verses

Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
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.
Joshua 7:11–12
Israel has sinned; they have transgressed My covenant that I commanded them, and they have taken some of what was devoted to destruction. Indeed, they have stolen and lied, and they have put these things with their own possessions.
2 Chronicles 9:21
For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
Proverbs 9:6
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
1 Kings 22:48
Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.

People

Ahaziah: King of Israel, son of Ahab Dodavahu: Prophet who rebuked Jehoshaphat for his alliance with Ahaziah Eliezer: A prophet who rebuked King Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah

Places

Mareshah: A town in Judah; fortified by Rehoboam Tarshish: Distant maritime city known for its wealth and trade

Glossary

Ahaziah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Dodavah, Dodavahu Edom, Edomites Eliezer Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Mareshah (Place) Red Sea Sailors

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Israel: History of Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Jehoshaphat Alliances: Political with Idolaters Forbidden Dodavah: A Prophet Eliezer: A Prophet Fellowship: The Evil of Fellowship with the Wicked Exemplified by Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Builds Ships for Commerce with Tarshish, Ships are Destroyed Mareshah: A City of the Tribe of Judah: Birthplace of Eliezer the Prophet Ship: Wrecked at Ezion-Geber

2 Chronicles 20:37

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