2 Chronicles 17 · Verse 1

2 Chronicles 17:1

And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1, King James Version

2 Chronicles 17:1 in other translations

BSBAsa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
WEBJehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
ASVAnd Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
YLTAnd Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,
DARBYAnd Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
BBEAnd Jehoshaphat his son became king in his place, and made himself strong against Israel.
WebsterAnd Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

What does 2 Chronicles 17:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2Ch 17:1-6. Jehoshaphat Reigns Well and Prospers. 1. Jehoshaphat ... strengthened himself against Israel--The temper and proceedings of the kings of Israel rendered it necessary for him to prepare vigorous measures of defense on the northern frontier of his kingdom. These consisted in filling all the fortresses with their full complement of troops and establishing military stations in various parts of the country, as well as in the cities of Mount Ephraim, which belonged to Jehoshaphat (2Ch 15:8).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

Jehoshaphat succeeds his father Asa, and reigns piously, and is particularly blessed, 2Chr 17:1-6. He establishes an itinerant ministry, for the instruction of the people, through all the cities of Judah, which produces the most beneficial effects, 2Chr 17:7-10. The Philistines and Arabians bring him gifts, 2Chr 17:11. His greatness, 2Chr 17:12, 2Chr 17:13. The commanders of his troops, 2Chr 17:14-19. Verse 1 Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel - The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rivals from the beginning; sometimes one, sometimes the other, prevailed. Asa and Baasha were nearly matched; but, after Baasha's death, Israel was greatly weakened by civil contentions, and Jehoshaphat got the ascendancy. See 1Kgs 16:16-23.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Jehoshaphat promotes religion in Judah, His prosperity. --Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God forms, in all ages, the great method of promoting the power of godliness. Thereby the understanding is informed, the conscience is awakened and directed. We have a particular account of Jehoshaphat's prosperity. But it was not his formidable army that restrained the neighbouring nations from attempting any thing against Israel, but the fear of God which fell upon them, when Jehoshaphat reformed his country, and set up a preaching ministry in it. The ordinances of God are more the strength and safety of a kingdom, than soldiers and weapons of war. The Bible requires use to notice the hand of God in every event, yet this is little regarded. But let all employ the talents they have: be faithful, even in that which is little. Set up the worship of God in your houses. The charge of a family is important. Why should you not instruct them as Jehoshaphat did his subjects, in the book of the law of the Lord. But be consistent. Do not recommend one thing, and practise another. Begin with yourselves. Seek to the Lord God of Israel, then call upon children and servants to follow your example.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Chronicles 17:1 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְvai.yim.Lokhand he became kingH4427
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥טye.ho.sha.FatJehoshaphatH3092
בְּנ֖וֹbe.Noson hisH1121
תַּחְתָּ֑יוtach.Tavin place of himH8478
וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֖קvai.yit.cha.Zekand he strengthened himselfH2388
עַל\־'al-onH5921
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל\׃Yis.ra.'ElIsraelH3478

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Cross references for 2 Chronicles 17:1

  • 1 Kings 15:24

    And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.

  • 2 Chronicles 32:5

    Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.

  • Matthew 1:8

    And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

  • 1 Chronicles 11:10

    These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

  • 2 Chronicles 26:8

    And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

  • 1 Kings 22:41

    And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

  • 1 Samuel 23:16

    And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

  • 2 Chronicles 12:1

    And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

  • Ezekiel 7:27

    The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers.
7 He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah.
10 His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute.
12 His greatness, captains, and armies.

Jehoshaphat.
1Ki 15:24; 22:41; 1Ch 11:10; Mt 1:8
Josaphat. and strengthened.
12:1; 26:8; 32:5; 1Sa 23:16; Eze 7:27; Eph 6:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Chronicles 17:1

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

  • 2 Chronicles 17:2

    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.

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2 Chronicles 17:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y REINÓ en su lugar Josaphat su hijo, el cual prevaleció contra Israel.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		*Et Josaphat, son fils, régna à sa place; et il se fortifia contre Israël,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und Josaphat, sein Sohn, ward König an seiner Statt. Und er stärkte sich wider Israel;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Regnavit autem Josaphat filius ejus pro eo, et invaluit contra Israël.