Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
- KJV And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
- NKJV Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
- NASB His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel.
- NLT Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel.
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Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa and strengthens Judah against Israel. A new and notably godly reign begins with wise preparation.
Overview
Jehoshaphat takes the throne and fortifies his kingdom against the northern threat. The Chronicler introduces one of Judah's most commended kings, whose reign will showcase faithfulness and reform. His careful strengthening of Judah opens an account marked by God's blessing on devotion.
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- 1 Kgs 15:24And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.
- Eph 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Matt 1:8Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.
- 2 Chr 32:5Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.
- 2 Chr 26:8The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
- 2 Chr 12:1After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.
- Ezek 7:27The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”
- 1 Sam 23:16And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
- 1 Kgs 22:41In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.
- 1 Chr 11:10Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
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