2 Chronicles 17:1 - The Message Asa’s son Jehoshaphat was the next king; he started out by working on his defense system against Israel. He put troops in all the fortress cities of Judah and deployed garrisons throughout Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. God was on Jehoshaphat’s side because he stuck to the ways of his father Asa’s early years. He didn’t fool around with the popular Baal religion—he was a seeker and follower of the God of his father and was obedient to him; he wasn’t like Israel. And God secured the kingdom under his rule, gave him a firm grip on it. And everyone in Judah showed their appreciation by bringing gifts. Jehoshaphat ended up very rich and much honored. He was single-minded in following God; and he got rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition JEHOSHAPHAT HIS son reigned in Asa's stead and strengthened himself against Israel. American Standard Version (1901) And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. Common English Bible Asa’s son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat strengthened his position against Israel Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned in his place. And he grew strong against Israel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel. |