2 Chronicles 20:37

New Century Version

Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu from the town of Mareshah spoke against Jehoshaphat. He said, “Jehoshaphat, because you joined with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” The ships were wrecked so they could not sail out to trade.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:48

King Jehoshaphat built trading ships to sail to Ophir for gold. But the ships were wrecked at Ezion Geber, so they never set sail.

2 Chronicles 11:8

Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

2 Chronicles 16:9

The Lord searches all the earth for people who have given themselves completely to him. He wants to make them strong. Asa, you did a foolish thing, so from now on you will have wars.”

2 Chronicles 19:2

Jehu son of Hanani, a seer, went out to meet him and said to the king, “Why did you help evil people? Why do you love those who hate the Lord? That is the reason the Lord is angry with you.

2 Chronicles 20:36

Jehoshaphat agreed with Ahaziah to build trading ships, which they built in the town of Ezion Geber.

2 Chronicles 21:1

Jehoshaphat died and was buried with his ancestors in Jerusalem, the city of David. Then his son Jehoram became king in his place.

2 Chronicles 9:21

King Solomon had many ships that he sent out to trade, with Hiram’s men as the crews. Every three years the ships returned, bringing back gold, silver, ivory, apes, and baboons.

Proverbs 13:20

Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer.

Proverbs 9:6

Stop your foolish ways, and you will live; take the road of understanding.

Hebrews 12:6

The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child.”

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.