Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.
And the ships
To tarshish
General references
Bible References
Because
2 Chronicles 19:2
A prophet, Jehu son of Hanani, went to meet the king. He said to him: Do you think it is right to help those who are wicked and to take the side of those who hate Jehovah? What you have done has brought Jehovah's anger upon you.
Joshua 7:11
Israel has sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things and put them in their own possessions.
Proverbs 13:20
The one who walks with wise men will be wise. A companion of fools will be destroyed.
The lord
2 Chronicles 16:9
The eyes of Jehovah keep close watch over the entire world. He gives strength (shows His strength) to (in behalf of) those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly! Therefore from now on you will always be at war.
Proverbs 9:6
Forsake the foolish, and live. Travel in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 13:20
The one who walks with wise men will be wise. A companion of fools will be destroyed.
Hebrews 12:6
Jehovah disciplines those he loves. In fact he scourges every son (child) he receives.
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.
And the ships
1 Kings 22:48
King Jehoshaphat had ocean-going ships built to sail to the land of Ophir for gold. They were wrecked at Eziongeber and never sailed.
To tarshish
2 Chronicles 9:21
The king had ships going to Tarshish with Huram's sailors. Once every three years the Tarshish ships would bring gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys.
General references
Ezekiel 27:12
People from Tarshish traded with you because you were so very rich. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.