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Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa | ||||
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| 1 Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm. | 1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. | 1 Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat strengthened himself [to wage war] against Israel. | 1 Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. | 1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. | 2 He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. | 2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. | 2 He put troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and placed military posts in Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. | 2 He placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. | 2 And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim that Asa his father had taken. | His Good Reign |
| 3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David's earlier days and did not seek the Baals, | 3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; | 3 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. | 3 Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals, | 3 And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals; | 4 but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did. | 4 But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. | 4 Instead, he dedicated his life to his ancestor's God and lived by God's commands. Jehoshaphat did not do what Israel was doing. | 4 but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. | 4 but he sought the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. | 5 So the LORD established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. | 5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance. | 5 So the LORD established Jehoshaphat's power over the kingdom. All the people of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat, and he had a lot of riches and honor. | 5 Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance. | 5 And Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat; and he had riches and honour in abundance. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 6 He took great pride in the ways of the LORD and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah. | 6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. | 6 He had the confidence to live the way the LORD wanted him to live. He also got rid of the illegal places of worship and poles dedicated to the goddess Asherah in Judah. | 6 His heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah. | 6 And he took courage in the ways of Jehovah; moreover, he removed the high places and Asherahs out of Judah. | 7 Then in the third year of his reign he sent his officials, Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah; | 7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah. | 7 In the third year of his reign, he sent his officers Ben Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah. | 7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben Hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah; | 7 And in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethaneel, and Micah, to teach in the cities of Judah; | 8 and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. | 8 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. | 8 With them were the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, Tob Adonijah, and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. | 8 and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. | 8 and with them the Levites: Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. | 9 They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people. | 9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people. | 9 They taught in Judah. They had the Book of the LORD's Teachings with them when they taught the people in all the cities of Judah. | 9 They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of Yahweh with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people. | 9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of Jehovah with them; and they went about through all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people. | 10 Now the dread of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands which were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. | 10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. | 10 Fear of the LORD came to all the kingdoms around Judah. As a result, they didn't wage war against Jehoshaphat. | 10 The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. | 10 And the terror of Jehovah was upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, and they made no war against Jehoshaphat. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 11 Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. | 11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. | 11 Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as taxes. The Arabs also brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. | 11 Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats. | 11 And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and tribute-silver. The Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and seven thousand seven hundred he-goats. | 12 So Jehoshaphat grew greater and greater, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah. | 12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store. | 12 So Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful. He built fortresses and cities where supplies were stored in Judah. | 12 Jehoshaphat grew great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store. | 12 And Jehoshaphat waxed exceeding great; and he built in Judah castles and store-cities. | 13 He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and warriors, valiant men, in Jerusalem. | 13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem. | 13 He had large supplies of food in the cities of Judah and an army of professional soldiers with him in Jerusalem. | 13 He had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem. | 13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and men of war, strong and valiant, in Jerusalem. | 14 This was their muster according to their fathers' households: of Judah, commanders of thousands, Adnah was the commander, and with him 300,000 valiant warriors; | 14 And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand. | 14 The following is a breakdown of these soldiers. They are listed by families. Judah's regimental commanders were Commander Adnah (with 300,000 fighting men), | 14 This was the numbering of them according to their fathers' houses: Of Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand; | 14 And these are the numbers of them according to their fathers' houses. Of Judah the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him three hundred thousand mighty men of valour; | 15 and next to him was Johanan the commander, and with him 280,000; | 15 And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand. | 15 next to him Commander Jehohanan (with 280,000), | 15 and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred eighty thousand; | 15 and next to him was Johanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand; | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 16 and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the LORD, and with him 200,000 valiant warriors; | 16 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. | 16 and next to him Amasiah, Zichri's son, who volunteered to serve the LORD (with 200,000 fighting men). | 16 and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. | 16 and next to him, Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. | 17 and of Benjamin, Eliada a valiant warrior, and with him 200,000 armed with bow and shield; | 17 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand. | 17 From Benjamin there was the fighting man Eliada (with 200,000 armed men with bows and shields), | 17 Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield; | 17 And of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valour, and with him two hundred thousand, armed with bow and shield; | 18 and next to him Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 equipped for war. | 18 And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war. | 18 and next to him was Jehozabad (with him was an army of 180,000 armed men). | 18 and next to him Jehozabad and with him one hundred eighty thousand ready prepared for war. | 18 and next to him was Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready prepared for war. | 19 These are they who served the king, apart from those whom the king put in the fortified cities through all Judah. | 19 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah. | 19 These were the men who served the king in addition to those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout Judah. | 19 These were those who waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah. | 19 These were they that waited on the king, besides those that the king had put in the fortified cities throughout Judah. |
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