Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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
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Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
2
He stationed troops in the fortified cities of Judah. He also put troops in the Judean countryside, and in the cities that Asa had captured in the territory of Ephraim.
3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
Cross References
Genesis 39:2-3
Jehovah was with Joseph. Joseph became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.
Genesis 39:21
Jehovah helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that
Exodus 3:12
God said: I will be with you! This shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God at this mountain.
Exodus 4:12
Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth. I will teach you what you are to say.
Joshua 1:5
No man will be able to resist you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:9
Have I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.
Judges 2:11
The children of Israel did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and served Baalim:
Judges 2:18
When Jehovah established judges he supported each judge. He delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days the judge lived. He had compassion for them as they groaned under those who oppressed and afflicted them.
Judges 6:12
Jehovah's angel appeared to him there and said: Jehovah is with you, mighty man of valor!
Judges 8:33
After Gideon's death the people of Israel were unfaithful to God again. They worshiped the Baals. They made Baal-Berith their god.
2 Samuel 5:10
David continued to grow more powerful because Jehovah God of Hosts was with him.
2 Samuel 8:15
So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
1 Kings 11:6
Solomon did evil in the eyes of Jehovah. He did not walk in Jehovah's ways with all his heart as David his father did.
1 Kings 15:3-4
He was not completely loyal to Jehovah his God as his great-grandfather David had been. He committed the same sins as his father did.
2 Kings 14:3
He did what was right in the eyes of Jehovah. Though not like David his forefather; he did as Joash his father had done.
2 Kings 16:2
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king. He ruled sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the eyes of Jehovah his God, as David his father did.
2 Kings 18:3
He did what was right in the eyes of Jehovah as David his father had done.
2 Kings 22:2
He did what was right in the eyes of Jehovah. He walked in the ways of David his father, without turning to the right hand or to the left.
1 Chronicles 22:18
He said to them: Is not Jehovah your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has handed the inhabitants of the land over to me, and the land is subject to Jehovah and to his people.
2 Chronicles 14:2-5
Asa did what Jehovah his God considered good and right.
2 Chronicles 14:11
Asa prayed: Jehovah, only you can help a powerless army defeat a stronger one. We depend on you to help us. We will fight against this powerful army to honor your name! We know that you will not be defeated. You are Jehovah our God. Do not let man prevail against you.
2 Chronicles 15:2
Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me Asa and all you men from Judah and Benjamin. Jehovah is with you when you are with him. If you will dedicate your lives to serve him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
2 Chronicles 15:8-13
Asa heard the prophet Oded's words of prophecy. He was encouraged and put away the detestable idols from all of Judah, Benjamin, and the cities he had captured in the mountains of Ephraim. He also repaired Jehovah's altar in front of Jehovah's entrance hall.
Psalm 46:7
Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Psalm 46:11
Jehovah of Hosts is with us! The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Psalm 132:1-5
Jehovah, remember David and all his affliction.
Isaiah 8:10
Make plans for battle, but they will never succeed. Give orders, but they will not be carried out, because God is with us!
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Jeremiah 2:23
How can you say, 'I have not been dishonored and have not gone after the Baal gods?' Look how you have behaved in the valley. Acknowledge what you have done. You are like a young camel that swiftly runs here and there.
Matthew 1:23
The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)
Matthew 18:20
Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst.
Matthew 28:20
Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit (mental disposition) (attitude). Grace be with you.