2 Chronicles 17:1-6

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah

1 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. ¹

2 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.

3 Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways ^[a] of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,

4 but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.

5 So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.

6 And his heart took delight ^[b] in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 17

This chapter relates the accession of Jehoshaphat to the throne, his settlement on it, his piety, and reformation in religion, 2Ch 17:1-6, his care to instruct the people in the law of God, 2Ch 17:7-9, the respect shown him by neighbouring nations, 2Ch 17:10,11, the fortified places of his kingdom, his numerous forces and mighty men at the head of them, 2Ch 17:12-19.

Cross References

• 1. (1 Kings 15:23–24)

Footnotes

• [a] Or in his early years he walked in the ways
• [b] Or was exalted or was courageous