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He did not consult the Baals<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David; he did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David&#8217s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the ways of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father (ancestor) David. He did not seek [to follow] the Baals [the false gods],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his ancestor David. He did not seek the Baals<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, who lived in the old way like his ancestor David. Jehoshaphat didn't dedicate his life to serving other gods-the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn’t seek the Baals, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH is with Jehoshaphat, for he has walked in the first ways of his father David, and has not sought for the Ba‘alim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will be with Jehoshaphat, for he went in the first ways of David his father, and he sought not for the Baals.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord was with Josaphat, because he walked in the first ways of David his father: and trusted not in Baalim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father, David. And he did not trust in the Baals,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the earlier ways of David his father, and did not seek the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father; he did not seek the Baals,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David and did not pray to images;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH was with Yehoshaphat, because he walked in the ways of David his forefather and did not pray to images.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord was with Josaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek to idols;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-3.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=3831" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><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.">Now the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</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/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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">he walked</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">in the earlier</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏar·ḵê (Prep-b:: N-cpc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">ways</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/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.</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.">He did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: ḏā·raš (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">seek out</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: lab·bə·‘ā·lîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">the Baals,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.…<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/3-3.htm">1 Kings 3:3</a></span><br />And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11</a></span><br />And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2-5</a></span><br />And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. / He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">2 Chronicles 15:17</a></span><br />The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">2 Chronicles 21:12</a></span><br />Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah,<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="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a></span><br />The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-16.htm">Jeremiah 6:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2,9</a></b></br> And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD <i>is</i> with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2,3,21</a></b></br> And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a></b></br> And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this <i>shall be</i> a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.</p><p class="hdg">he walked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></b></br> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/11-6.htm">1 Kings 11:6</a></b></br> And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as <i>did</i> David his father.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-3.htm">1 Kings 15:3,4</a></b></br> And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father… </p><p class="hdg">his father David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2-5,11</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="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">2 Chronicles 15:8-13</a></b></br> 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 <i>was</i> before the porch of the LORD… </p><p class="hdg">sought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11</a></b></br> And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Judges 8:33</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and went a whoring after Baalim, and made Baalberith their god.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/2-23.htm">Jeremiah 2:23</a></b></br> How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: <i>thou art</i> a swift dromedary traversing her ways;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">Baalim</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">Baals</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-8.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-8.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">Early</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-20.htm">Example</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-14.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">Baalim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">Baals</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-15.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">David's</a> <a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Early</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-31.htm">Example</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">His greatness, captains, and armies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/17.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/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat</b><br>Jehoshaphat, the fourth king of Judah, is noted for his faithfulness to God. The phrase indicates divine favor and presence, a recurring theme in the Old Testament where God's presence signifies blessing and guidance. This divine companionship is reminiscent of God's promise to be with those who follow His commandments, as seen with figures like Moses and Joshua. The LORD's presence with Jehoshaphat suggests a period of peace and prosperity for Judah, contrasting with the turmoil often experienced by the northern kingdom of Israel.<p><b>because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David.</b><br>This phrase highlights Jehoshaphat's adherence to the godly practices of King David, who is often regarded as the ideal king of Israel. David's "earlier ways" refer to his devotion to God before his later moral failings. Jehoshaphat's commitment to these ways implies a return to pure worship and governance, aligning with the covenantal ideals established by David. This connection to David also emphasizes the Davidic line's importance in Judah's history and foreshadows the Messianic lineage, which Christians believe culminates in Jesus Christ.<p><b>He did not seek the Baals,</b><br>The Baals were Canaanite deities associated with fertility and weather, often worshipped by Israel's neighbors and, at times, by the Israelites themselves. Jehoshaphat's rejection of Baal worship signifies a clear stance against idolatry, aligning with the first commandment to have no other gods. This decision reflects a commitment to monotheism and the exclusive worship of Yahweh, setting Jehoshaphat apart from many of his contemporaries who fell into syncretism. His actions echo the reforms of other faithful kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who also sought to purify worship in Judah.<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/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who is depicted as being with Jehoshaphat due to his faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role as a model of faithfulness, despite his imperfections.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/baals.htm">Baals</a></b><br>Canaanite deities that were often worshipped by the surrounding nations and sometimes by the Israelites, representing a departure from the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned and implemented his reforms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god_brings_his_presence.htm">Faithfulness to God Brings His Presence</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's commitment to walking in the ways of David, a man after God's own heart, resulted in the Lord's presence with him. This teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's will to experience His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_idolatry.htm">Rejecting Idolatry</a></b><br>By not seeking the Baals, Jehoshaphat demonstrated a clear rejection of idolatry. In our lives, we must identify and turn away from modern-day idols that can distract us from our devotion to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Influence of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat followed the "earlier ways" of David, showing the impact of a godly heritage. We should strive to leave a legacy of faith for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>As a king, Jehoshaphat's personal faithfulness had national implications. This underscores the importance of spiritual leadership in our families, churches, and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_god's_ways.htm">Walking in God's Ways</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "walked" (halak) implies a continuous, habitual action. Our walk with God should be a daily, ongoing journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat_follow_david's_ways.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:3–4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David’s ways without referencing David’s well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1–3, does Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_chronicles.htm">What is the purpose of Chronicles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_non-theistic_societies_thrive.htm">Psalm 33:12 says a nation is blessed when it worships the Lord; why, then, do many non-theistic societies thrive, while some religious nations struggle? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">He walked in the first ways.</span>--The <span class= "ital">former</span> or <span class= "ital">earlier ways</span> of David, as contrasted with his later conduct--a tacit allusion to the adultery with Bathsheba and other sins of David committed in his later years (2 Samuel 11-24). A few MSS. and the LXX. omit <span class= "ital">David.</span><p><span class= "bld">And sought not unto Baalim.</span>--<span class= "ital">And sought not the Baals</span> (<span class= "ital">d?rash l?,</span> a late construction). The Baals were different local aspects of the sun-god. Here the term no doubt includes the illegal worship of Jehovah under the form of a bullock, as instituted by Jeroboam, and practised in the northern kingdom ("the doing of Israel" <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm" title="But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.">2Chronicles 17:4</a>). Syriac, "and prayed not to images."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The first ways of his father David</span>. Although there would be no difficulty in reconciling this statement with history, yet probably the name David should not stand here. It is not in the Septuagint. The most natural and sufficient reference is to Asa<span class="cmt_word">. And sought not unto</span> <span class="cmt_word">Ballim;</span> literally, <span class="accented">to the Baalim</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> to the various false gods of surrounding peoples (<a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11</a>), Baal-berith (<a href="/judges/8-33.htm">Judges 8:33</a>; <a href="/judges/9-4.htm">Judges 9:4, 46</a>), Baal-zebub (<a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">2 Kings 1:2</a>), Baal-peor (<a href="/numbers/23-28.htm">Numbers 23:28</a>, etc.; Numbers 25:3), according to the places where the idolatrous worship was carried on. (For the preposition <span class="hebrew">לְ</span>, "to," after "sought," in this and following verse, see again <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-3.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">Now the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he walked</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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 earlier</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִ֣אשֹׁנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ways</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדַרְכֵ֞י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏar·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common plural 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">אָבִיו֙</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">David.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֤יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He did not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</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">seek out</span><br /><span class="heb">דָרַ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·raš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Baals,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַבְּעָלִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(lab·bə·‘ā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baal -- a heathen god</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:3 Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat because he walked (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:4" /></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>