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He said, “Because you have allied yourself with King Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy your work.” So the ships met with disaster and never put out to sea. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a> But Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” Then the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and could not go to Tarshish. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, &#8220Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.&#8221 So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, Yahweh has destroyed your works.” So the ships were broken and could not go to Tarshish. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken down what you have built.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to go to Tarshish. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken up what you have made.” So the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, &#8220Because you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken up what you have made.&#8221 So the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, Jehovah hath destroyed thy works. And the ships were broken, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the prophet Eliezer warned Jehoshaphat, "The LORD will destroy these ships because you have supported Ahaziah." The ships were wrecked and never sailed. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath destroyed thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Eliezer, son of Dodavahu from Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat. He said, "The LORD will destroy your work because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah." So the ships were wrecked and couldn't go to Tarshish. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Eliezer son of Dodavahu, from the town of Mareshah, warned Jehoshaphat, "Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have built." And the ships were wrecked and never sailed. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Dodavahu's son Eliezer from Mareshah prophesied in opposition to Jehoshaphat, "Because you have entered into an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your efforts." So the ships were destroyed and were never able to sail for Tarshish. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, "Because you made an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD will shatter what you have made." The ships were wrecked and unable to go to sea. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, "Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works." The ships were broken, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, Yahweh has destroyed your works.” The ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Eliezer son of Dodavah, of Mareshah, prophesies against Jehoshaphat, saying, “For your joining yourself with Ahaziah, YHWH has broken up your works”; and the ships are broken, and have not retained [power] to go to Tarshish. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and prophesy doth Eliezer son of Dodavah, of Mareshah, against Jehoshaphat, saying, 'For thy joining thyself with Ahaziah, Jehovah hath broken up thy works;' and the ships are broken, and have not retained power to go unto Tarshish. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Eliezer son of Dodavah of Mareshah will prophesy against Jehoshaphat, saying, In thy joining thyself with Ahaziab, Jehovah broke thy works And the ships will be broken, and be hindered to go to Tarshish.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Eliezer the son of Dodau of Maresa prophesied to Josaphat, saying: Because thou hast made a league with Ochozias, the Lord hath destroyed thy works, and the ships are broken, and they could not go to Tharsis. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Eliezer, the son of Dodavahu, from Mareshah, prophesied to Jehoshaphat, saying: “Because you have made a pact with Ahaziah, the Lord has struck your works, and the ships have been broken, and they have not been able to go to Tarshish.” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a> But Eliezer, son of Dodavahu from Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat. He said: “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will shatter your work.” And the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Eliezer the son of Jehoshaphat's uncle prophesied in the city of Mareshah against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because of your partnership with Ahaziah, the LORD has confused all your works. And the ships were damaged and were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Eliazar, the son of his paternal uncle, prophesied in the city Mareshah concerning Yehoshaphat and said to him: “By your partnership with Ekhazyah, LORD JEHOVAH has brought confusion to all your Servants, and the ships are broken and they are unable to go to Tarshish. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying: 'Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath made a breach in thy works.' And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Eliezer thee son of Dodia of Marisa prophesied against Josaphat, saying, Forasmuch as thou hast allied thyself with Ochozias, the Lord has broken thy work, and thy vessels have been wrecked. And they could not go to Tharsis. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/20-37.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=5017" 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/20.htm">Jehoshaphat's Fleet is Wrecked</a> …36They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. 37<a href="/hebrew/461.htm" title="461: ’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and ezer; God of help; Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites.">Then Eliezer</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1735.htm" title="1735: dō·ḏā·wā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Beloved of Yah, an Isr. name. From dowd and Yahh; love of Jah; Dodavah, an Israelite.">of Dodavahu</a> <a href="/hebrew/4762.htm" title="4762: mim·mā·rê·šāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Mareshah; formed like mar'ashah; summit; Mareshah, the name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine.">of Mareshah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: way·yiṯ·nab·bê (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesied</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/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/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2266.htm" title="2266: kə·hiṯ·ḥab·ber·ḵā (Prep-k:: V-Hitpael-Inf:: 2ms) -- To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm. A primitive root; to join; specifically to fascinate.">“Because you have allied yourself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/274.htm" title="274: ’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or rachazyahuw; from 'achaz and Yahh; Jah has seized; Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king.">Ahaziah,</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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6555.htm" title="6555: pā·raṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To break through. A primitive root; to break out.">has destroyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">your works.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/591.htm" title="591: ’o·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A ship. Feminine of 'oniy; a ship.">So the ships</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: way·yiš·šā·ḇə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">were wrecked</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6113.htm" title="6113: ‘ā·ṣə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To restrain, retain. A primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble.">and were unable</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to sail</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8659.htm" title="8659: tar·šîš (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Javan, his desc. and their land, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite, also a Pers. noble. ">Tarshish.</a> <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="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48-49</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. / At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused. <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a> Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a> Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5-8</a> This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. / But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. ... <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10-16</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ... <a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a> My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. <a href="/amos/3-3.htm">Amos 3:3</a> Can two walk together without agreeing where to go? <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46-49</a> Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ... <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11-15</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-16</a> Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken your works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.Because<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a> And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.<a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Joshua 7:11,12</a> Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff… <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.the Lord<a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.<a href="/proverbs/9-6.htm">Proverbs 9:6</a> Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.<a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.And the ships<a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber.to Tarshish<a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a> For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">Breach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">Mareshah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-11.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">Tarshish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-13.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Ahaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Breach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/micah/1-15.htm">Mareshah</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/job/9-26.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Tarshish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 20</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">His prayer</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">The prophecy of Jahaziel</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord</a> 22. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">The great overthrow of his enemies</a> 26. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph</a> 31. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Jehoshaphat's reign</a> 35. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat Eliezer, a prophet, is identified as the son of Dodavahu, indicating his lineage and possibly his prophetic heritage. Mareshah was a city in the lowlands of Judah, known for its strategic location and historical significance. Prophets often emerged from various regions, emphasizing that God's messages were not confined to a single place. Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, was generally a righteous ruler, but this prophecy highlights a moment of divine correction.saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah, the king of Israel, is significant because Ahaziah was known for his wickedness, following in the idolatrous ways of his father Ahab. This alliance was politically motivated, aiming to strengthen economic and military ties, but it was spiritually compromising. The Bible frequently warns against forming alliances with those who do not honor God, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14</a>, which advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers.the LORD has destroyed your works.” The destruction of Jehoshaphat's works serves as a divine judgment and a reminder of God's sovereignty. It underscores the biblical principle that disobedience and unholy alliances lead to negative consequences. This echoes the theme found in <a href="/psalms/127.htm">Psalm 127:1</a>, which states that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. God's intervention here is a corrective measure to realign Jehoshaphat with His will.So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. The ships, intended for a joint venture to Tarshish, a distant and wealthy trading destination, symbolize the failed economic ambitions of the alliance. Tarshish is often associated with wealth and trade, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/23.htm">Isaiah 23:1</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/27-12.htm">Ezekiel 27:12</a>. The wrecking of the ships serves as a tangible manifestation of God's judgment, illustrating the futility of plans made outside of His guidance. This event also prefigures the New Testament teaching in <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a>, which advises believers to submit their plans to the Lord's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eliezer_son_of_dodavahu.htm">Eliezer son of Dodavahu</a> A prophet from Mareshah who delivered God's message to Jehoshaphat. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The King of Judah who sought to align with Ahaziah, King of Israel, through a maritime venture. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ahaziah.htm">Ahaziah</a> The King of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry, who formed an alliance with Jehoshaphat. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mareshah.htm">Mareshah</a> A town in Judah, the home of the prophet Eliezer. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tarshish.htm">Tarshish</a> A distant port, often associated with wealth and trade, which Jehoshaphat's ships were intended to reach.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unequal_alliances.htm">The Danger of Unequal Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships with those who do not share a commitment to God. Believers are called to be discerning in their relationships and alliances. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The destruction of the ships is a direct result of Jehoshaphat's disobedience. This illustrates that actions contrary to God's will can lead to failure and loss. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophetic_warning.htm">The Role of Prophetic Warning</a> Eliezer's prophecy underscores the importance of heeding God's warnings. God often uses others to speak truth into our lives, and we must be open to receiving correction. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_plan.htm">Trusting in God's Plan</a> Instead of relying on human alliances, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and guidance. Aligning with God's will leads to true success.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20</a> <a href="/q/evidence_outside_bible_for_2_chron_20.htm">Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible to corroborate this alleged miraculous victory (2 Chronicles 20)?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_eliezer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a> <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>(37) Then.--And.Eliezer the son of Dodavah.--A prophet who is otherwise unknown.Dodavah.--Heb. Dod?v?h-. (Comp. Hodavy?h-. <a href="/1_chronicles/3-24.htm" title="And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.">1Chronicles 3:24</a>; LXX., ?????, as if the Heb. were Dodiy?h; Vulg., "Dodau."Mareshah.--See <a href="/2_chronicles/11-8.htm" title="And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,">2Chronicles 11:8</a>.Because thou hast joined thyself.--Comp. Jehu the son of Hanani's similar rebuke of Jenoshaphat for his alliance with Ahab (<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm" title="And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Should you help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath on you from before the LORD.">2Chronicles 19:2</a>).The Lord hath broken.--Shattered (parac). (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm" title="For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD did they bestow on Baalim.">2Chronicles 24:7</a>.) The perfect is prophetic, i.e., will certainly shatter. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah. Nothing beside is known of this prophet. For Mareshah, see <a href="/2_chronicles/11-8.htm">2 Chronicles 11:8</a>, and note there. The ships were broken; i.e. presumably by some storm. One general remark may be made upon these verses (34-37), together with vers. 45-50 of <a href="/1_kings/22.htm">1 Kings 22</a>, viz. that the dislocation of both manner and matter, observable in both, of them, probably betrays something out of order for whatever reason or accident, in the more original source, from which both drew, the apparently disjointed mixture of matter in the parallel being the more patent of the two. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Eliezer אֱלִיעֶ֤זֶר (’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_461.htm">Strong's 461: </a> Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Dodavahu דֹּדָוָ֙הוּ֙ (dō·ḏā·wā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1735.htm">Strong's 1735: </a> Dodavahu -- 'beloved of Yah', an Israelite name of Mareshah מִמָּ֣רֵשָׁ֔ה (mim·mā·rê·šāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4762.htm">Strong's 4762: </a> Mareshah -- a place in Judah, also two Israelites prophesied וַיִּתְנַבֵּ֞א (way·yiṯ·nab·bê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against 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 saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Because you have allied yourself כְּהִֽתְחַבֶּרְךָ֣ (kə·hiṯ·ḥab·ber·ḵā) Preposition-k | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2266.htm">Strong's 2266: </a> To unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Ahaziah, אֲחַזְיָ֗הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_274.htm">Strong's 274: </a> Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites the LORD יְהוָה֙ (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 has destroyed פָּרַ֤ץ (pā·raṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6555.htm">Strong's 6555: </a> To break through your works.” מַעֲשֶׂ֔יךָ (ma·‘ă·śe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property So the ships אֳנִיּ֔וֹת (’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> A ship were wrecked וַיִּשָּׁבְר֣וּ (way·yiš·šā·ḇə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces and were unable וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to sail לָלֶ֥כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Tarshish. תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ׃ (tar·šîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8659.htm">Strong's 8659: </a> Tarshish -- a son of Javan, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 20:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 20:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:1" /></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>