Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and did not seek the Baals,
New American Standard Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
King James Version
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
Holman Bible
Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David.
International Standard Version
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals.
A Conservative Version
And LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David, and did not seek for the Baalim,
American Standard Version
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
Amplified
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,
Darby Translation
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will be with Jehoshaphat, for he went in the first ways of David his father, and he sought not for the Baals.
King James 2000
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of David his father and did not seek after the Baals,
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David and did not seek to Baals.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the old ways of his father David, and sought not Baals:
NET Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, that, Yahweh, was with Jehoshaphat, - because he walked in the first ways of David his father, and sought not unto the Baalim;
Webster
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;
World English Bible
Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals,
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
2 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. 3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and did not seek the Baals, 4 but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Cross References
Genesis 39:2-3
The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
Genesis 39:21
But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
Exodus 3:12
He said, "Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain."
Exodus 4:12
Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak."
Joshua 1:5
No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:9
Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Judges 2:11
The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and served the Baals;
Judges 2:18
When the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and saved them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it grieved the LORD because of their groaning by reason of those who oppressed them and troubled them.
Judges 6:12
The angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior."
Judges 8:33
It happened, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and played the prostitute after the Baals, and made Baal Berith their god.
2 Samuel 5:10
David grew greater and greater; for the LORD, the God of Hosts, was with him.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
1 Kings 11:6
Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and did not completely follow after the LORD, as did David his father.
1 Kings 15:3-4
He walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him; and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.
2 Kings 14:3
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, yet not like David his father: he did according to all that Joash his father had done.
2 Kings 16:2
Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not do that which was right in the eyes of the LORD his God, like David his father.
2 Kings 18:3
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.
2 Kings 22:2
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
1 Chronicles 22:18
"Isn't the LORD your God with you? Hasn't he given you rest on every side? For he has delivered the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.
2 Chronicles 14:2-5
Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
2 Chronicles 14:11
Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, "LORD, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, LORD our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. LORD, you are our God. Do not let man prevail against you."
2 Chronicles 15:2
and he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you, while you are with him; and if you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
2 Chronicles 15:8-13
When Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominations out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from the hill country of Ephraim; and he renewed the altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD.
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 132:1-5
LORD, remember David and all his affliction,
Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand: for God is with us."
Isaiah 41:10
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 2:23
"How can you say, 'I am not defiled. I have not gone after the Baals'? See your way in the valley. Know what you have done. You are a swift dromedary traversing her ways;
Matthew 1:23
"Look, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is translated, "God with us."
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."
Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. And look, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.