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And he went out again among the people, from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a> So Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the mountains of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem and went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. Indeed, he returned and went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and caused them to return back to Yahweh, the God of their fathers. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to Yahweh, the God of their ancestors. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill-country of Ephraim, and brought them back unto Jehovah, the God of their fathers. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he often traveled through his kingdom, from Beersheba in the south to the edge of the hill country of Ephraim in the north. He talked with the people and convinced them to turn back to the LORD God and worship him, just as their ancestors had done. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While Jehoshaphat was living in Jerusalem, he regularly went to the people between Beersheba and the mountains of Ephraim. He brought the people back to the LORD God of their ancestors. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Even though King Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, he traveled regularly among the people, from Beersheba in the south to the edge of the hill country of Ephraim in the north, in order to call the people back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat continued to live in Jerusalem, but he travelled again throughout the people from Beer-sheba to Mount Ephraim, bringing them back to the LORD God of their ancestors <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. He went out among the people from Beer Sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and encouraged them to follow the LORD God of their ancestors. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem: and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to Yahweh, the God of their fathers. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jehoshaphat dwells in Jerusalem, and he turns back and goes out among the people from Beer-Sheba to the hill-country of Ephraim, and brings them back to YHWH, God of their fathers. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelleth in Jerusalem, and he turneth back and goeth out among the people from Beer-Sheba unto the hill-country of Ephraim, and bringeth them back unto Jehovah, God of their fathers. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehoshaphat will dwell in Jerusalem: and he will turn back and go forth among the people from the Well of the Oath, even to mount Ephraim; and he will turn them back to Jehovah the God of their fathers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Josaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again to the people from Bersabee to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord the God of their fathers. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. And again he went out to the people, from Beersheba as far as mount Ephraim. And he called them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Jehoshaphat dwelt in Jerusalem; but he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba to the highlands of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat resided at Jerusalem; then he went out again among the people, from Beer-sheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from the city of Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to worship the LORD God of their fathers. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yehoshaphat dwelt in Jerusalem, and he returned and went out from Beersheba the city, and he arrived at the Mountain of Aphreim, and he turned them to worship before LORD JEHOVAH the God of their fathers.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem; and he went out again among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill-country of Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Josaphat dwelt in Jerusalem: and he again went out among the people from Bersabee to the mount of Ephraim, and turned them back to the Lord God of their fathers. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=4446" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/19.htm">Jehoshaphat's Reforms</a> 4<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/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bī·rū·šå̄·lå̄·ms (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and once again</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">he went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ḇā·‘ām (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">among the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: mib·bə·’êr (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: še·ḇa‘ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·šî·ḇêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and turned them back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of their fathers.</a> 5He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8-9</a> When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple. / And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">2 Chronicles 17:6-9</a> And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. / In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah, / accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. ... <a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">1 Kings 22:43</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/23-2.htm">2 Kings 23:2-3</a> And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1-12</a> Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">2 Chronicles 34:29-33</a> Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">2 Chronicles 20:3-4</a> Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">2 Chronicles 24:4-5</a> Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD. / So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1-11</a> Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/32-12.htm">2 Chronicles 32:12</a> Did not Hezekiah himself remove His high places and His altars and say to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship before one altar, and on it you shall burn sacrifices’? <a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">2 Chronicles 35:1-19</a> Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ... <a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm">1 Kings 15:14</a> The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. <a href="/1_kings/18-30.htm">1 Kings 18:30-32</a> Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people approached him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been torn down. / And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” / And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-8</a> At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ... <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Nehemiah 9:1-3</a> On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jehoshaphat dwelled at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers.<a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">1 Samuel 7:15-17</a> And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life… Beer-sheba<a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33</a> And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.<a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a> Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.mount<a href="/joshua/17-15.htm">Joshua 17:15</a> And Joshua answered them, If thou be a great people, then get thee up to the wood country, and cut down for thyself there in the land of the Perizzites and of the giants, if mount Ephraim be too narrow for thee.<a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Judges 19:1</a> And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah.brought<a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8-13</a> And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD… <a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">2 Chronicles 29:10,11</a> Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us… <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3,4</a> And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-32.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Country</a> <a href="/job/15-28.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-8.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 19</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, reproved by Jehu, visits his kingdom</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">His instructions to the judges</a> 8. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">to the priests and Levites</a> </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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Jerusalem was the city where the temple built by Solomon stood, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Jehoshaphat's residence in Jerusalem signifies his role as a leader who was expected to uphold the religious and moral standards established by his predecessors.and once again he went out among the people Jehoshaphat's action of going out among the people highlights his commitment to personal leadership and direct involvement with his subjects. This reflects a king who was not isolated in his palace but actively engaged with the populace. It suggests a return to earlier practices of righteous leadership, reminiscent of the judges who led Israel before the monarchy was established.from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim This phrase indicates the geographical extent of Jehoshaphat's influence, covering the southernmost part of Judah (Beersheba) to the northern territories (hill country of Ephraim). Beersheba was a significant city in the southern region, often used to denote the southern boundary of Israel, while Ephraim was a central region in the northern kingdom. This journey underscores Jehoshaphat's effort to unify the nation under the worship of the LORD, bridging the divide between the northern and southern tribes.and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers Jehoshaphat's mission was to lead a spiritual revival, turning the people back to the worship of Yahweh, the God of their ancestors. This phrase indicates a return to covenant faithfulness, reminiscent of the reforms of previous leaders like Asa, Jehoshaphat's father. It reflects the cyclical pattern of Israel's history, where periods of apostasy were followed by renewal and repentance. This turning back to God is a theme throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the need for continual reformation and adherence to God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, known for his efforts to bring the people back to the worship of the LORD. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating leadership and spiritual reform. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Jehoshaphat resided. It was the political and spiritual center of the kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a> A city located in the southern part of Judah. It represents the extent of Jehoshaphat's influence, reaching from the southernmost part of the kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">Hill Country of Ephraim</a> A region in the northern part of the kingdom of Judah. This indicates the comprehensive nature of Jehoshaphat's reform efforts, covering the entire kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/turning_back_to_the_lord.htm">Turning Back to the LORD</a> This event signifies a spiritual revival led by Jehoshaphat, where he encouraged the people to return to the worship of the God of their ancestors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_spiritual_reform.htm">Leadership in Spiritual Reform</a> Jehoshaphat exemplifies the role of a leader in guiding people back to God. Leaders today, whether in the church or community, can take inspiration from his dedication to spiritual renewal. <a href="/topical/c/comprehensive_outreach.htm">Comprehensive Outreach</a> The mention of Beersheba to Ephraim shows the importance of reaching all areas and people groups in spiritual efforts. Our mission should be inclusive and far-reaching. <a href="/topical/r/returning_to_the_god_of_our_fathers.htm">Returning to the God of Our Fathers</a> The phrase "the God of their fathers" emphasizes the importance of returning to foundational truths and faith. In our lives, we should seek to reconnect with the core tenets of our faith. <a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility_in_revival.htm">Personal Responsibility in Revival</a> While Jehoshaphat led the reform, the people had to respond. Personal responsibility in spiritual revival is crucial; each individual must choose to turn back to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_place_in_worship.htm">The Role of Place in Worship</a> Jerusalem, Beersheba, and Ephraim highlight the significance of place in worship and community. We should consider how our environments influence our spiritual lives and seek to create spaces that honor God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 19</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">How can we confirm the existence or reign of Jehoshaphat outside the Bible's narrative in 2 Chronicles 19?</a> <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 href="/q/what_events_are_in_wars_of_the_lord.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_chron_19_2_conflict_with_loving_all.htm">Does 2 Chronicles 19:2's warning against helping the wicked conflict with New Testament commands to love everyone, including enemies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN THE REFORM OF JUSTICE AND RELIGION.(4) And he went out again.--This refers to the former Visitation or Royal Commission for the instruction of the people in the sacred Law (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/17-7.htm" title="Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.">2Chronicles 17:7-9</a>).From Beer-sheba, the southern, to the hill country of Ephraim, the northern limit of his dominions.He went out.--Not necessarily in person, but by his accredited representatives.Brought them back.--Made them return (<a href="/2_chronicles/24-19.htm" title="Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.">2Chronicles 24:19</a>).Unto the Lord God of their fathers.--From the worship of the Baals and the illicit cultus of Jehovah. The local worship of the God of Israel "necessarily came into contact with the Canaanite service of Baal, and, apart from the fact that the luxurious festivals of the latter had a natural attraction for the sensuous Semitic nature of the Hebrews, there was a more innocent motive which tended to assimilate the two worships. The offerings and festivals of Jehovah were acts of homage in which the people consecrated to Him the good things of His bestowing. These were no longer the scanty products of pastoral life, but the rich gifts of a land of corn and wine . . . Thus, the religious feasts necessarily assumed a new and more luxurious character, and, rejoicing before Jehovah in the enjoyment of the good things of Canaan, the Israelites naturally imitated the agricultural feasts which the Canaanites celebrated before Baal. It is not, therefore, surprising that we find many indications of a gradual fusion between the two worships; that many of the great Hebrew sanctuaries are demonstrably identical with Canaanite holy places; that the autumn feast, usually known as the Feast of Tabernacles, has a close parallel in the Canaanite Vintage Feast, that Canaanite immorality tainted the worship of Jehovah; and that at length Jehovah Himself, who was addressed by His worshippers by the same general appellation of 'Baal' or 'Lord' which was the ordinary title of the Canaanite nature-god, was hardly distinguished by the masses who worshipped at the local shrines from the local Baalim of their Canaanite neighbours" (Prof. Robertson Smith, Prophets of Israel, p. 38).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - From Beershsba to Mount Ephraim. The length of the good land is not to be quoted, as of old, the undivided "Dan to Beersheba," but Beersheba to Mount Ephraim (<a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">2 Chronicles 13:16-19</a>). Jehoshaphat makes another conscientious and vigorous endeavour to reform his own kingdom, to keep it steadfast in the worship of God, and free from idolatry. It is to be noticed that he does not turn away his ear from the rebuke which had been given him, but turns his heart to it. As it does not appear that he broke with Israel and Israel's kings (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35, 37</a>; <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7, 14, 24</a>), it is possible, especially in view of ver. 37 in our ch. 20, that the severity of the Divine rebuke was understood to apply to the occasions which found Jehoshaphat in alliance with a king notably bad, and for some supposed chance of advantage to himself. This last element of consideration will difference sufficiently the two cases just cited, to wit, the case in which Jehoshaphat joined himself with Azariah, and is sternly "prophesied against," and that in which he helped Jehoram, and through Elisha's intervention gained him the day. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites lived וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Jerusalem, בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and once again וַיָּ֜שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again he went out וַיֵּצֵ֣א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim among the people בָעָ֗ם (ḇā·‘ām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock from מִבְּאֵ֥ר (mib·bə·’êr) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Beersheba שֶׁ֙בַע֙ (še·ḇa‘) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the hill country הַ֣ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country of Ephraim אֶפְרַ֔יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory and turned them back וַיְשִׁיבֵ֕ם (way·šî·ḇêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of their fathers. אֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 19:4 Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem: and he went (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 19:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 19:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 19:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 19:5" /></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>