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He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and strengthened himself over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king and strengthened his defenses against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat strengthened himself [to wage war] against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat succeeded his father Asa as king and strengthened his position against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king, and he consolidated his authority over Israel <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asa?s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And his son Jehoshaphat reigns in his stead, and he strengthens himself against Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son will reign in his stead, and he will strengthen himself against Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned in his place. And he grew strong against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king and strengthened his position against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him, and strengthened himself against Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehoshaphat his son arose in the Kingdom after him, and he was strengthened against Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, Josaphat strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3813" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Asa’s son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and he strengthened himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">1 Kings 22:41-43</a></span><br />In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah. / Jehoshaphat 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. / And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">2 Chronicles 16:13-14</a></span><br />So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">2 Chronicles 21:1-3</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. / Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. / Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">1 Kings 22:50</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">2 Chronicles 20:31-32</a></span><br />So 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. / And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1</a></span><br />Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">2 Chronicles 15:17</a></span><br />The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">2 Chronicles 19:1-3</a></span><br />When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, / Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. / However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">2 Chronicles 18:1</a></span><br />Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-9.htm">2 Chronicles 22:9</a></span><br />Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2</a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></span><br />Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Jehoshaphat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24</a></b></br> And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">1 Kings 22:41</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</a></b></br> These also <i>are</i> the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, <i>and</i> with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Josaphat </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a></b></br> And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad <i>even</i> to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened <i>himself</i> exceedingly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></b></br> Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised <i>it</i> up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo <i>in</i> the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-1.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">His greatness, captains, and armies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jehoshaphat's reign marks a continuation of his father's policies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a covenant relationship with God. The transition of power from Asa to Jehoshaphat signifies a period of stability and continuity in the southern kingdom of Judah. This phrase highlights the dynastic succession, which was crucial for maintaining the Davidic line, a key element in biblical prophecy concerning the Messiah (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). Jehoshaphat's reign is noted for its emphasis on faithfulness to God, contrasting with the often idolatrous practices of the northern kingdom of Israel.<p><b>and he strengthened himself against Israel</b><br>This phrase indicates Jehoshaphat's strategic and military initiatives to fortify Judah against potential threats from the northern kingdom of Israel. The division between Israel and Judah followed the reign of Solomon, leading to two separate kingdoms often at odds with each other. Jehoshaphat's actions reflect a period of tension and conflict between the two kingdoms. His efforts to strengthen Judah included fortifying cities and building up the military, as detailed in the subsequent verses (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">2 Chronicles 17:2</a>). This preparation was not only for defense but also to assert Judah's independence and stability. Theologically, this can be seen as an effort to protect the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem, the spiritual center of Judah, from the influences of Israel's idolatry. Jehoshaphat's reign is characterized by a commitment to seeking God's guidance, as seen in his later reforms and alliances (<a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The son of Asa, Jehoshaphat became the king of Judah. He is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, over which Jehoshaphat reigned.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, often in conflict with Judah during this period. Jehoshaphat's reign involved strategic military and political actions to protect Judah from Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>The father of Jehoshaphat and former king of Judah, known for his own religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reign.htm">Reign</a></b><br>The period during which Jehoshaphat ruled over Judah, marked by efforts to fortify the kingdom and promote religious fidelity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's reign reminds us of the importance of building on the spiritual foundations laid by those who came before us. We should strive to continue and expand upon the godly legacies of our predecessors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fortification.htm">Spiritual Fortification</a></b><br>Just as Jehoshaphat strengthened Judah against external threats, we are called to fortify our spiritual lives against the challenges and temptations of the world. This involves deepening our relationship with God and adhering to His commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The division between Israel and Judah serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of unity among God's people. We should seek reconciliation and peace within our communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_reforms.htm">Faithful Reforms</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's commitment to religious reforms highlights the need for continual renewal and reformation in our spiritual lives. We must be vigilant in removing idols and distractions that hinder our walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1–3, does Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_gifts_to_jehoshaphat.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:11) What external evidence supports the claim that Philistines and Arabians brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, indicating his regional influence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">And Jehoshaphat</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span> <span class= "bld">in. his stead.</span>--The last words of <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm" title="And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.">1Kings 15:24</a>. The name means <span class= "ital">Iah judgeth.</span><p><span class= "bld">And strengthened himself against Israel.</span>--As described in <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm" title="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.">2Chronicles 17:2</a>. <span class= "ital">Israel</span> is here the northern kingdom. These defensive measures were taken in the early part of the reign, and before Jehoshaphat connected himself by marriage with the northern dynasty (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm" title="Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.">2Chronicles 18:1</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jehoshaphat</span>. In <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">2 Chronicles 20:31</a> and <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">1 Kings 22:41, 42</a> we are told that Jehoshaphat was now thirty-five years of age. He must, therefore, have been born when Asa was in the sixth year of his reign, and presumably not under sixteen years of age. His reign extended to twenty-five years, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> from <span class="date">B.C. 914</span> to <span class="date">B.C. 889</span>. The name signifies "whom God judges," or "pleads for." Ahab is now in the fourth year of his reign, and the symptoms he manifests (<a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">1 Kings 16:30-33</a>) are those that the rather urge Jehoshaphat to <span class="cmt_word">strengthen himself</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> strengthen the defences of his kingdom on the Israel side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Asa's son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became king</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he strengthened himself</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:1 Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 16:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 16:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>