2 Chronicles 17:3

1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;

4 But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.

5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

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
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek out the Baals,
KJV
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
WEB
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn’t seek the Baals,
ASV
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
DARBY
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
BLB
And YHWH was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of David his father. He did not seek the Baals,
ÅB
Og Herren var med Josjafat, fordi han vandret på de veier hans far David i sin første tid hadde fulgt, og ikke søkte til Ba'alene,
OTB
Herren var med Josjafat fordi han fulgte sin stamfar Davids veier i hans tidligere dager og ikke søkte Ba’alene,
B1930
Og Herren var med Josafat, fordi han vandret på de veier hans far David i sin første tid hadde fulgt, og ikke søkte til Ba'alene,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Kings 22:2

    And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

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  • Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:22

    The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

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  • Psalms 46:11

    The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

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  • Joshua 1:9

    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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  • Genesis 39:2–3

    And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

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  • Matthew 28:20

    Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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  • Judges 6:12

    And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

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