2. Krønikebok 17,1

Hans sønn Josjafat ble konge etter ham, og han styrket sin makt over Israel.

2 Han satte tropper i alle de befestede byene i Juda, og stasjonerte garnisoner i landet Juda og i byene i Efraim som hans far Asa hadde inntatt.

3 Herren var med Josjafat fordi han fulgte sin stamfar Davids veier i hans tidligere dager og ikke søkte Ba’alene,

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
KJV
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
WEB
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
ASV
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
DARBY
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
BLB
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
ÅB
Hans sønn Josjafat ble konge i hans sted. Han søkte å styrke seg mot Israel
OTB
Hans sønn Josjafat ble konge etter ham, og han styrket sin makt over Israel.
B1930
Hans sønn Josafat blev konge i hans sted. Han søkte å styrke sig mot Israel

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