2 Chronicles 19:2-3

2 But ¹Jehu the son of ²Hanani ³the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you ⁴help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, ⁵wrath has gone out against you from the LORD.

3 Nevertheless, ⁶some good is found in you, for ⁷you destroyed the Asherahs out of the land, and have ⁸set your heart to seek God."

2 Chronicles 19:2-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 19

Jehoshaphat returning from the battle at Ramothgilead, was met by a prophet, who reproved him for helping the ungodly, 2Ch 19:1-3, which quickened him to a greater regard for the reformation of his kingdom, 2Ch 19:4, and he set judges in all the cities of Judah, and exhorted them to do justice, 2Ch 19:5-7, and in the city of Jerusalem he appointed priests and Levites for the same purpose, and gave them a strict charge, and animated and encouraged them to perform their office faithfully, 2Ch 19:8-11.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 20:34; 1 Kings 16:1
• 2. 2 Chronicles 16:7
• 3. See 1 Samuel 9:9
• 4. [2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Chronicles 20:37; Psalms 139:21]
• 5. ver. 10; 2 Chronicles 24:18; 2 Chronicles 32:25
• 6. 2 Chronicles 12:12; 1 Kings 14:13
• 7. 2 Chronicles 17:6
• 8. 2 Chronicles 30:19; Ezra 7:10