In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- KJV And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- NKJV Jehoshaphat the son of Asa had become king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- NASB Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- NLT Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to rule over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab’s reign in Israel.
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Quick answer
The narrative turns to Jehoshaphat, who began reigning over Judah in Ahab's fourth year.
Overview
The historian synchronizes Judah's king with the reign of Israel's, a regular feature of Kings. Jehoshaphat's introduction shifts attention to the southern kingdom and a more faithful ruler. His account offers a comparative measure of obedience against the northern kings.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 2 Chr 20:31So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
- 2 Chr 17:1Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
- 1 Chr 3:10Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
- 1 Kgs 22:2However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,
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