2 Chronicles 17:3

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

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 17:3

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father, David. And he did not trust in the Baals,

ERV

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

NHEB

The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father, and did not seek the Baals,

SMT

And Jehovah will be with Jehoshaphat, for he went in the first ways of David his father, and he sought not for the Baals.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 17:3

AndtheLORDH3068Proper NamewaswithJehoshaphatH3092becausehewalkedH1980VerbinthefirstH7223 waysH1870Noun MasculineofhisfatherH1Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name MasculineandsoughtH1875VerbnotuntoBaalimH1168

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 17:3

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Overview of 2 Chronicles 17:3

Summary

Divine approval for following paternal spiritual path

Place

Judah

Event

Divine blessing proclaimed

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC