1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.
3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
4 But sought to the [LORD] God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.
5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.
7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, [even] to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
8 And with them [he sent] Levites, [even] Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
9 And they taught in Judah, and [had] the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that [were] round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
11 Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.
13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, [were] in Jerusalem.
14 And these [are] the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.
15 And next to him [was] Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.
16 And next him [was] Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
17 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
18 And next him [was] Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.
19 These waited on the king, beside [those] whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Chronicles, 17:
Chapter 17 of 2 Chronicles talks about the reign of Jehoshaphat, which walked in the ways of God and strengthened Judah spiritually and militarily. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 chronicles 17:
2 Chronicles 16:9A: "For as to the Lord, his eyes pass all over the earth, to show himself strong to those whose heart is perfect to him ..." Chapter 17 of 2 chronicles highlights the fidelity of Jehoshaphat in following the ways of God, and this verse highlights the importance of having a perfect heart to God.
Joshua 1:8: "Do not depart from your mouth the book of this Law, but meditate on him day and night, that he may be careful to do according to all that is written in Him; for then thou shalt make thy way prosper, and be successful. " Jehoshaphat has strengthened Judah spiritually, encouraging the people to meditate on God's law and to do according to everything that is written in it. This verse of Joshua emphasizes the importance of meditating on God's Word and obeying his commandments.
Psalm 1:1-3: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the Council of the wicked, nor does he hold on the way to sinners, nor rest on the wheel of scoffers. Before he has his pleasure in the law of the Lord, and in his Law meditates day and night. For it will be like the tree planted by the water streams, which bears its fruit in its own season, and whose leaves do not fall; and everything that will prosper. " This psalm highlights the importance of not following the advice of the wicked and meditating on the law of the Lord day and night, so that everything that is done is successful. This relates to the reign of Jehoshaphat, which strengthened Judah spiritually through the law of God.
2 Chronicles 20:12b: "For in us there is no strength before this great crowd that comes against us, and we do not know what we will do; but our eyes are put to you." This verse refers to a Jehoshaphat prayer when Judah was threatened by a large multitude of enemies. He acknowledged that he had no strength to fight alone, but put his trust in God. This shows the confidence that Jehoshaphat had in God, which strengthened Judah not only spiritually but also militarily.
Psalm 121:2: "My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth." This psalm highlights confidence in the Lord as a source of help and protection. Jehoshaphat also entrusted in God as his source of help and strengthening, showing that his confidence was not only in his own skills or in the army of Judah.
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