2 Chronicles 17:1-2

Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa

1 ¹Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.

2 He placed troops in all ²the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim ³which Asa his father had captured.

2 Chronicles 17:1-2 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 15:24
• 2. 2 Chronicles 11:5
• 3. 2 Chronicles 15:8