2 Chronicles 17:3-6

3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals

4 but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel.

5 The LORD established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.

6 His heart was devoted to the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:3-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 17

This chapter relates the accession of Jehoshaphat to the throne, his settlement on it, his piety, and reformation in religion, 2Ch 17:1-6, his care to instruct the people in the law of God, 2Ch 17:7-9, the respect shown him by neighbouring nations, 2Ch 17:10,11, the fortified places of his kingdom, his numerous forces and mighty men at the head of them, 2Ch 17:12-19.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 22:43
• 2. 1 Kings 12:28; 2 Chronicles 22:9
• 3. S 1 Samuel 10:27
• 4. 2 Chronicles 18:1
• 5. S 1 Kings 8:61; 2 Chronicles 15:17
• 6. S 1 Kings 15:14; 2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 20:33
• 7. S Exodus 34:13
• 8. 2 Chronicles 21:12