Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
His mind rejoiced in the Lord’s ways, and he again
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
International Standard Version
He remained committed to following the LORD, and he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
A Conservative Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of LORD. And furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
American Standard Version
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Jehovah: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Amplified
His heart was encouraged and he took great pride in the ways of the Lord; moreover, he again removed the high places [of pagan worship] and the Asherim from Judah.
Bible in Basic English
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord; and he went so far as to take away the high places and the wood pillars out of Judah.
Darby Translation
And he took courage in the ways of Jehovah; moreover, he removed the high places and Asherahs out of Judah.
Julia Smith Translation
And his heart will be high in the ways of Jehovah: and yet more, he removed the heights and statues from Judah.
King James 2000
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and idol poles out of Judah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And his heart was courageous in the ways of Yahweh. Moreover, he removed the high places and the Asherahs from Judah.
Modern King James verseion
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of Jehovah. And he took away the high places and Asherahs out of Judah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And his heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD, and he put down yet more of the hill altars and groves out of Judah.
NET Bible
He was committed to following the Lord; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
New Heart English Bible
His heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
The Emphasized Bible
And his heart was encouraged, in the ways of Yahweh, - and he, yet further, took away the high places and the Sacred Stems, out of Judah.
Webster
And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
World English Bible
His heart was lifted up in the ways of Yahweh: and furthermore he took away the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
Youngs Literal Translation
and his heart is high in the ways of Jehovah, and again he hath turned aside the high places and the shrines out of Judah.
Themes
Groves » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
character of the renewed Heart » Zealous
High places » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
High places » Jehoshaphat destroys
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehoshaphat
Idolatry » Zeal » Against » 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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
5
So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:17
The high places were not taken away from Israel; nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted his entire life.
2 Chronicles 20:33
However, the high places were not taken away;
1 Kings 22:43
He walked in all the ways of his father Asa;
2 Chronicles 19:3
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have decided to seek God.”
Deuteronomy 28:47
Because you didn’t serve the Lord your God with joy and a cheerful heart, even though you had an abundance of everything,
2 Chronicles 14:3
He removed the pagan altars and the high places. He shattered their sacred pillars and chopped down their Asherah poles.
2 Chronicles 31:1
When all this was completed, all Israel who had attended went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars
2 Chronicles 34:3-7
In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a youth, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David,
Job 22:26
and lift up your face to God.
Psalm 18:21-22
and have not turned from my God to wickedness.
Psalm 119:1
א Alef
who live according to the Lord’s instruction!
Psalm 138:5
for the Lord’s glory is great.
Hosea 14:9
and whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the righteous walk in them,
but the rebellious stumble in them.
Acts 13:10
and said, “You son of the Devil,