2 Chronicles 17:1
2 Chronicles 17:1-6 The Message (MSG)
Asa’s son Jehoshaphat was the next king; he started out by working on his defense system against Israel. He put troops in all the fortress cities of Judah and deployed garrisons throughout Judah and in the towns of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. GOD was on Jehoshaphat’s side because he stuck to the ways of his father Asa’s early years. He didn’t fool around with the popular Baal religion—he was a seeker and follower of the God of his father and was obedient to him; he wasn’t like Israel. And GOD secured the kingdom under his rule, gave him a firm grip on it. And everyone in Judah showed their appreciation by bringing gifts. Jehoshaphat ended up very rich and much honored. He was single-minded in following GOD; and he got rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines.
2 Chronicles 17:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1 King James Version (KJV)
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm.
2 Chronicles 17:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became king of Judah in his place. Jehoshaphat made Judah strong so they could fight against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1 New International Version (NIV)
Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
2 Chronicles 17:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Jehoshaphat his son then became king [of Judah] in Asa’s place, and strengthened his position over Israel.