Parallel Verses
Amplified
Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over Israel.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Holman Bible
His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place
International Standard Version
Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king, and he consolidated his authority over Israel
A Conservative Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Bible in Basic English
And Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
Darby Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son will reign in his stead, and he will strengthen himself against Israel.
King James 2000
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. And he made himself strong against Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead and was mightier than Israel.
NET Bible
His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.
New Heart English Bible
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, - and strengthened himself against Israel;
Webster
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
World English Bible
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,
Themes
Jehoshaphat » King of judah, son of asa
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Succeeds asa
Interlinear
Malak
References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
1 Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over 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 his father Asa had captured.
Cross References
1 Kings 15:24
Asa slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David. Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and
1 Kings 22:41
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 11:10
Now these are the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who strongly supported him in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, in accordance with the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
2 Chronicles 12:1
When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 26:8
The Ammonites paid tribute (money) to Uzziah, and his fame spread abroad, even as far as the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.
2 Chronicles 32:5
Also Hezekiah resolutely set to work and rebuilt all the wall that had been broken down, and erected towers on it, and he built another wall outside and strengthened the Millo (fortification) in the City of David, and made a great number of weapons and shields.
Ezekiel 7:27
The king [of Judah] will mourn and the prince (Zedekiah) will be clothed with [garments of] despair and anguish, and the hands of the people of the land shall tremble [in terror]. I will deal with them in accordance with their conduct, and by their judgments I will judge them. And they will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord.’”
Matthew 1:8
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.
Ephesians 6:10
In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.