Asa died and he was buried in the City of David, [185] his ancestor. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the new king after him.
2 Chronicles 17:1 - Easy To Read Version Jehoshaphat was the new king of Judah in Asa’s place. Jehoshaphat was Asa’s son. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so they could fight against Israel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Asa died and he was buried in the City of David, [185] his ancestor. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the new king after him.
During the fourth year that Ahab was king of Israel, Jehoshaphat became king of Judah. Jehoshaphat was the son of Asa.
Ahaziah died, just like the Lord said through Elijah. Ahaziah did not have a son. So Joram became the new king after Ahaziah. Joram began to rule during the second year that Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah.
This is a list of the leaders over David’s special soldiers. These heroes became very powerful with David in his kingdom. They and all the people of Israel supported David and made him king. It happened just like God had promised.
Rehoboam became a strong king. He also made his kingdom strong. Then Rehoboam and the family group of Judah {\cf2\super [166]} refused to obey the law of the Lord.
He put groups of soldiers in all the towns of Judah that were made into fortresses. {\cf2\super [204]} Jehoshaphat built fortresses in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa captured.
The Ammonites paid tribute {\cf2\super [296]} to Uzziah. Uzziah’s name became famous all the way to the border of Egypt. He was famous because he was very powerful.
Hezekiah made Jerusalem stronger. This is how he did it: He built again all the parts of the wall that were broken down. He built towers on the wall. He also built another wall outside the first wall. He built again the strong places on the east side of the old part of Jerusalem. He made many weapons and shields.
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat.\par Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehoram.\par Jehoram was the father of Uzziah.\par
To end my letter I tell you, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.
But Saul’s son Jonathan went to see David at Horesh. Jonathan helped David to have a stronger faith in God.