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He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He walked in the way of Asa his father and did not turn aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of his father Asa, and did not turn aside from it, doing <i>what was</i> right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of his father Asa and did not deviate from it, doing right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He walked in the way of his father Asa and did not depart from it, doing right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he walked in the way of his father Asa and did not depart from it, doing right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it, doing what is right in the sight of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of his father Asa and did not depart from it, doing what was right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the ways of Asa his father; he did not turn away from it but did what was right in the LORD’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of Asa his father; he did not turn away from it but did what was right in the LORD&#8217s sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat obeyed the LORD, just as his father Asa had done, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat carefully followed the example his father Asa had set and did what the LORD considered right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Like his father Asa before him, he did what was right in the sight of the LORD; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He followed the example of his father Asa and never departed from it, practicing what the LORD considered to be right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He followed in his father Asa's footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of Asa his father, and did not turn aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of Asa his father, and didn’t turn away from it, doing that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he walks in the way of his father Asa, and has not turned aside from it, to do that which is right in the eyes of YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he walketh in the way of his father Asa, and hath not turned aside from it, to do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will go in the way of his father Asa, and he removed not from it, doing the straight in the eyes of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of his father Asa, and departed not from it, doing the things that were pleasing before the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of his father, Asa, and he did not decline from it, doing the things that were pleasing before the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He walked in the way of Asa his father unceasingly, doing what was right in the LORD’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father, and did not turn aside from them, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father and he did not turn from them, doing what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he walked in the ways of his father Asa, and turned not aside from doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-32.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=4969" 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/20.htm">Summary of Jehoshaphat's Reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31</span>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. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">And Jehoshaphat walked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: ’ā·sā (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">Asa</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: sār (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">turn away</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from it;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: hay·yā·šār (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">what was right</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers.…<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/22-43.htm">1 Kings 22:43</a></span><br />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_kings/12-2.htm">2 Kings 12:2</a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-3.htm">2 Kings 14:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-3.htm">2 Kings 15:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2</a></span><br />And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-4</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.<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="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">2 Chronicles 26:4</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">2 Chronicles 27:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">2 Chronicles 34:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">he walked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-6</a></b></br> And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; … </p><p class="hdg">the way</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2-5,11-13</a></b></br> And Asa did <i>that which was</i> good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11</a></b></br> And Asa did <i>that which was</i> right in the eyes of the LORD, as <i>did</i> David his father.</p><p class="hdg">departed not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">2 Chronicles 16:7-12</a></b></br> And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-21.htm">Psalm 18:21</a></b></br> For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Psalm 36:3</a></b></br> The words of his mouth <i>are</i> iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, <i>and</i> to do good.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/exodus/22-5.htm">Stray</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-33.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Stray</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-23.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-33.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">His prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">The prophecy of Jahaziel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">The great overthrow of his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Jehoshaphat's reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.</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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Asa was known for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as seen in <a href="/2_chronicles/14.htm">2 Chronicles 14-16</a>. This phrase highlights the importance of generational faithfulness and the impact of a godly legacy. Asa's reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, and Jehoshaphat's adherence to his father's ways suggests a continuation of these reforms. This continuity is significant in the context of the divided kingdom, where the northern kingdom of Israel often strayed from the worship of the true God.<p><b>and did not turn away from it;</b><br>Jehoshaphat's steadfastness in following Asa's path indicates his commitment to maintaining the religious purity and reforms initiated by his father. This phrase underscores the theme of perseverance in faith and obedience, which is a recurring motif in the Old Testament. The idea of not turning away is reminiscent of the exhortations found in <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Deuteronomy 5:32-33</a>, where the Israelites are commanded to walk in the ways of the LORD without deviation. Jehoshaphat's consistency in his faithfulness serves as a model for believers to remain steadfast in their devotion to God.<p><b>he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.</b><br>This phrase is a common biblical expression used to describe the actions of kings who were faithful to God's commandments. It signifies divine approval and aligns Jehoshaphat with other righteous kings like David and Hezekiah. Doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD involves adherence to the covenant, promoting justice, and leading the people in true worship. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's desire for His people to live in righteousness and justice, as seen in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>. Jehoshaphat's reign is characterized by efforts to educate the people in the Law of the LORD (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">2 Chronicles 17:7-9</a>), further illustrating his commitment to righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's father, who was also a king of Judah and known for his dedication to God, though he faltered later in his reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned, known for its capital, Jerusalem, and the temple of the LORD.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the central figure in the religious life of Judah and Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_way.htm">The Way</a></b><br>Refers to the path or manner of life that is in accordance with God's commandments and statutes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's commitment to walking in the ways of his father Asa demonstrates the importance of faithfulness in leadership. Leaders today are called to uphold godly principles and guide others in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_influence.htm">Generational Influence</a></b><br>The influence of Asa on Jehoshaphat highlights the impact of parental and generational faithfulness. Parents and mentors should strive to set a godly example for the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_righteousness.htm">Consistency in Righteousness</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's refusal to turn aside from doing what was right underscores the value of consistency in our walk with God. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Walking in the way of the LORD requires obedience to His commands. This obedience is a testament to our love and reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's life serves as a reminder that our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy. We should aim to leave a legacy that honors God and inspires others to follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_27_1-2_say_jotham_was_faithful.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 27:1–2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if “the high places” were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_weren't_high_places_removed_in_2_kings_12_3.htm">In 2 Kings 12:3, why were the high places not removed if Jehoash was supposedly following God’s commands? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">And he walked in the way.</span>--Kings: <span class= "ital">"All</span> the way."<p><span class= "bld">From it.</span>--Here the pronoun is fern., in Kings masc., as in <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm" title="And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;">2Chronicles 17:3</a> <span class= "ital">supra.</span><p><span class= "bld">Doing.</span>--So as <span class= "ital">to do.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-32.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">And [Jehoshaphat] walked</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the way</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֛רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asa</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and did not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turn away</span><br /><span class="heb">סָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(sār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from it;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֑נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he did</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what was right</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּשָׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:32 He walked in the way of Asa (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:33" /></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>