Parallel Verses

World English Bible

Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals,

New American Standard Bible

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father David’s earlier days and did not seek the Baals,

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. He did not seek the Baals

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 followed the example of his father (ancestor) David. He did not seek [to follow] the Baals [the false gods],

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;

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And the Lord

Usage: 0

יהושׁפט 
Y@howshaphat 
Usage: 84

הלך 
Halak 
go, walk, come, ...away, ...along,
Usage: 1545

in the first
ראשׁן ראשׁון 
Ri'shown 
Usage: 182

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

and sought
דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

References

Fausets

Morish

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 Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't 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

Yahweh was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Genesis 39:21

But Yahweh 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 courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."

Judges 2:11

The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and served the Baals;

Judges 2:18

When Yahweh raised them up judges, then Yahweh was with the judge, and saved them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it grieved Yahweh because of their groaning by reason of those who oppressed them and troubled them.

Judges 6:12

The angel of Yahweh appeared to him, and said to him, "Yahweh is with you, you mighty man of valor!"

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 Yahweh, the God of Armies, 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 Yahweh, and didn't go fully after Yahweh, 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 Yahweh his God, as the heart of David his father.

2 Kings 14:3

He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, 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 didn't do that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh his God, like David his father.

2 Kings 18:3

He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done.

2 Kings 22:2

He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and walked in all the way of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

1 Chronicles 22:18

"Isn't Yahweh 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 Yahweh, and before his people.

2 Chronicles 14:2-5

Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of Yahweh his God:

2 Chronicles 14:11

Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, "Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God. Don't 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! Yahweh 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 Yahweh, that was before the porch of Yahweh.

Psalm 46:7

Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Psalm 46:11

Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

Psalm 132:1-5

Yahweh, 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

Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't 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

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is, being interpreted, "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. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

2 Timothy 4:22

The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

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