His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over 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.
- BSB Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
- NKJV Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against 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 15:24Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.
- Eph 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
- Matt 1:8Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
- 2 Chr 32:5He took courage, built up all the wall that was broken down, and raised it up to the towers, with the other wall outside, and strengthened Millo in David’s city, and made weapons and shields in abundance.
- 2 Chr 26:8The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah. His name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceedingly strong.
- 2 Chr 12:1When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned Yahweh’s law, and all Israel with him.
- Ezek 7:27The king will mourn, and the prince will be clothed with desolation. The hands of the people of the land will be troubled. I will do to them after their way, and according to their own judgments will I judge them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.’”
- 1 Sam 23:16Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
- 1 Kgs 22:41Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- 1 Chr 11:10Now these are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who showed themselves strong with him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to Yahweh’s word concerning Israel.
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