2 Chronicles 17:1

AMP: Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over Israel.

ASV: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

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

DARBY: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

DRA: And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel.

KJV: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

2 Chronicles 17:2

AMP: 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 his father Asa had captured.

ASV: 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, which Asa his father had taken.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And he placed numbers of soldiers in all the fortified cities of Juda. And he put garrisons in the land of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

KJV: 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 Chronicles 17:3

AMP: 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],

ASV: And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,

BSB: Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,

DARBY: And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;

DRA: And the Lord was with Josaphat, because he walked in the first ways of David his father: and trusted not in Baalim,

KJV: And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;

2 Chronicles 17:4

AMP: but sought the God of his father, and walked in (obeyed) His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.

ASV: but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.

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

DARBY: but he sought the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.

DRA: But in the God of his father, and walk in his commandments, and not according to the sins of Israel.

KJV: But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.

2 Chronicles 17:5

AMP: Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honor.

ASV: Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: And Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

DRA: And the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Juda brought presents to Josaphat: and he acquired immense riches, and much glory.

KJV: Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

2 Chronicles 17:6

AMP: His heart was encouraged and he took great pride in the ways of the Lord; moreover, he again removed the high places [of pagan worship] and the Asherim from Judah.

ASV: And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Jehovah: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.

BSB: And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

DARBY: And he took courage in the ways of Jehovah; moreover, he removed the high places and Asherahs out of Judah.

DRA: And when his heart had taken courage for the ways of the Lord, he took away also the high places and the groves out of Juda.

KJV: And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:7

AMP: 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;

ASV: 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;

BSB: In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,

DARBY: 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;

DRA: And in the third year of his reign, he sent of his princes Benhail, and Abdias, and Zacharias, and Nathanael, and Micheas, to teach in the cities of Juda:

KJV: Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:8

AMP: and with them were the Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and with them the priests Elishama and Jehoram.

ASV: and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.

BSB: accompanied by certain Levites — Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah — along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And with them the Levites, Semeias, end Nathanias, and Zabadias, and Asael, and Semiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonias, and Tobias, and Thobadonias Levites, and with them Elisama, and Joram priests.

KJV: And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.

2 Chronicles 17:9

AMP: They taught in Judah having the Book of the Law of the Lord with them; they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.

ASV: And they taught in Judah, having the book of the law of Jehovah with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.

BSB: They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And they taught the people in Juda, having with them the book of the law of the Lord: and they went about all the cities of Juda, and instructed the people.

KJV: 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.

2 Chronicles 17:10

AMP: Now the dread of the Lord was on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

ASV: And the fear of Jehovah fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

BSB: And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And the fear of the Lord came upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Juda, and they durst not make war against Josaphat.

KJV: 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.

2 Chronicles 17:11

AMP: 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.

ASV: And 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 he-goats.

BSB: Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: The Philistines also brought presents to Josaphat, and tribute in silver, and the Arabians brought him cattle, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and as many he goats.

KJV: 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.

2 Chronicles 17:12

AMP: So Jehoshaphat became greater and greater. He built fortresses and storage cities in Judah.

ASV: And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles and cities of store.

BSB: Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah

DARBY: And Jehoshaphat waxed exceeding great; and he built in Judah castles and store-cities.

DRA: And Josaphat grew, and became exceeding great: and he built in Juda houses like towers, and walled cities.

KJV: And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.

2 Chronicles 17:13

AMP: He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem.

ASV: And he had many works in the cities of Judah; and men of war, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.

BSB: and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.

DARBY: And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and men of war, strong and valiant, in Jerusalem.

DRA: And he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem.

KJV: And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 17:14

AMP: This was the number of them by their fathers’ (ancestors’) households: of Judah, the commanders of thousands, Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 courageous men;

ASV: And 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;

BSB: These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers:From Judah, the commanders of thousands:Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor;

DARBY: 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;

DRA: Of whom this is the number of the houses and families of every one: in Juda captains of the army, Ednas the chief, and with him three hundred thousand most valiant men.

KJV: 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 valour three hundred thousand.

2 Chronicles 17:15

AMP: and next to him was Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

ASV: and next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand;

BSB: next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;

DARBY: and next to him was Johanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand;

DRA: After him Johanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand.

KJV: And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.

2 Chronicles 17:16

AMP: and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the Lord, and with him 200,000 courageous men;

ASV: and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.

BSB: and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men.

KJV: 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 valour.

2 Chronicles 17:17

AMP: and of Benjamin: Eliada, a brave man, and with him 200,000 men armed with bow and shield;

ASV: And of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

BSB: From Benjamin:Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;

DARBY: And of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valour, and with him two hundred thousand, armed with bow and shield;

DRA: After him was Eliada valiant in battle, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield.

KJV: And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.

2 Chronicles 17:18

AMP: and next to him was Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed and ready for military service.

ASV: and next to him Jehozabad and with him a hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for war.

BSB: and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.

DARBY: and next to him was Jehozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready prepared for war.

DRA: After him also was Jozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready for war.

KJV: And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.

2 Chronicles 17:19

AMP: These are the ones who were in the service of the king, besides those he had placed in fortified cities throughout Judah.

ASV: These were they that waited on the king, besides those whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.

BSB: These were the men who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.

DARBY: These were they that waited on the king, besides those that the king had put in the fortified cities throughout Judah.

DRA: All these were at the hand of the king, beside others, whom he had put in the walled cities, in all Juda.

KJV: These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.

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