Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel.
New American Standard Bible
but sought the God of his father,
King James Version
But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Holman Bible
but sought the God of his father and walked by His commands, not according to the practices of Israel.
A Conservative Version
but sought for the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
American Standard Version
but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Amplified
but sought the God of his father, and walked in (obeyed) His commandments, and did not act as Israel did.
Bible in Basic English
But turning to the God of his father and keeping his laws, and not doing as Israel did.
Darby Translation
but he sought the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
For to the God of his father he sought, and in his commands he went, and not according to the works of Israel.
King James 2000
But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but he sought after the God of his ancestors and walked in his commandments and not according to the works of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
But he looked to the God of his father, and walked in His commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But sought the LORD God of his father and walked in his commandments and not after the doings of Israel.
NET Bible
but instead sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike the Israelites.
New Heart English Bible
but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
for, unto the God of his father, he sought, and, in his commandments, he walked, - and not according to the doing of Israel.
Webster
But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
World English Bible
but sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
for to the God of his father he hath sought, and in His commands he hath walked, and not according to the work of Israel.
Themes
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Obedience » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals. 4 Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel. 5 Therefore the LORD secured Jehoshaphat's kingdom under his control, with all of Judah paying him tribute, and Jehoshaphat became very wealthy and greatly respected.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:28
So the king sought some advice and then built two golden calves and announced, "It's too difficult for you to travel to Jerusalem. So here are your gods, Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt!"
1 Kings 12:30
Doing this was sinful, because the people traveled as far as Dan to appear before one of their idols.
1 Kings 12:33
Then, on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, he went up to burn incense on the altar that he had set up in Bethel, thus beginning the festival that he had made up out of his own heart for the Israelis.
1 Kings 13:33-34
Despite everything that happened, Jeroboam never did repent of his evil practices. Instead, he appointed even more people to act as priests for the high places. Anyone who wanted to be a priest was ordained to be a priest in the high places.
1 Kings 16:31-33
In fact, as if it were nothing for him to live like Nebat's son Jeroboam, Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon. Then he went out to serve Baal and worship him.
2 Kings 8:18
He lived his life like the kings of Israel did, following the example of Ahab's household when he married Ahab's daughter and practiced what was evil in the LORD's presence.
2 Kings 17:19
But Judah, too, did not keep the commands of the LORD their God. Instead, they lived the lifestyle that Israel had chosen,
Jeremiah 3:7-8
I thought, "After she has done all these things, she will return to me.' But she didn't return, and her treacherous sister Judah saw this.
Hosea 4:15
"Even though you prostitute yourself, Israel let not Judah incur guilt don't go to Gilgal, or visit Beth-aven, or swear an oath using the LORD's name.
Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.