2 Chronicles 17:1-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 17
1His son Jehoshaphat then became king in his place, and he proved himself strong over Israel. 2He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and placed garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had captured.
3And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,
4but sought the God of his father, followed His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.
5So the Lord established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah gave tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.
6He took great pride in the ways of the Lord, and again removed the high places and the Asherim from Judah.
King James Version
Chapter 17
1And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. 2And 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.
3And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
4But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
5Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
6And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 17
1His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place and strengthened himself against Israel. 2He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.
3Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals
4but sought the God of his father and walked by his commands, not according to the practices of Israel.
5So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance.
6His mind rejoiced in the Lord’s ways, and he again removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
New Living Translation
Chapter 17
1Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel. 2He stationed troops in all the fortified towns of Judah, and he assigned additional garrisons to the land of Judah and to the towns of Ephraim that his father, Asa, had captured.
3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal.
4He sought his father’s God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel.
5So the Lord established Jehoshaphat’s control over the kingdom of Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed.
6He was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord. He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah.
English Standard Version
Chapter 17
1Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place and strengthened himself against Israel. 2He 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 captured. 3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, 4but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to the practices of Israel. 5Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. 6His heart was courageous in the ways of the Lord. And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.New International Version
Chapter 17
1Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened himself against Israel. 2He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and put garrisons in Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.
3The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals
4but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel.
5The Lord established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.
6His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord; furthermore, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah.
New King James Version