2 Chronicles 17:5

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The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected.

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  • 2 Chr 18:1 : 1 Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab,
  • 2 Chr 32:23 : 23 Many were bringing presents to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations.
  • Job 42:12 : 12 So the LORD blessed the second part of Job’s life more than the first. He had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.
  • 1 Sam 10:27 : 27 But some wicked men said,“How can this man save us?” They despised him and did not even bring him a gift. But Saul said nothing about it.
  • Ps 127:1 : 1 A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
  • Matt 2:11 : 11 As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their treasure boxes and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Matt 6:33 : 33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
  • Ps 132:12 : 12 If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”
  • 2 Sam 7:25-26 : 25 So now, O LORD God, make this promise you have made about your servant and his family a permanent reality. Do as you promised, 26 so you may gain lasting fame, as people say,‘The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is God over Israel!’ The dynasty of your servant David will be established before you,
  • 1 Kgs 4:21 : 21 (5:1) Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms paid tribute as Solomon’s subjects throughout his lifetime.
  • 1 Kgs 9:4-5 : 4 You must serve me with integrity and sincerity, just as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations. 5 Then I will allow your dynasty to rule over Israel permanently, just as I promised your father David,‘You will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’
  • 1 Kgs 10:25 : 25 Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.
  • 1 Kgs 10:27 : 27 The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.
  • 2 Chr 1:15 : 15 The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.
  • 2 Chr 9:27 : 27 The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.
  • Ps 68:29 : 29 Because of your temple in Jerusalem, kings bring tribute to you.
  • Ps 72:10 : 10 The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
  • Ps 76:11 : 11 Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one!
  • 2 Chr 32:27-29 : 27 Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all his other valuable possessions. 28 He made storerooms for the harvest of grain, wine, and olive oil, and stalls for all his various kinds of livestock and his flocks. 29 He built royal cities and owned a large number of sheep and cattle, for God gave him a huge amount of possessions.
  • Gen 13:2 : 2 (Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.)
  • Gen 26:13-14 : 13 The man became wealthy. His influence continued to grow until he became very prominent. 14 He had so many sheep and cattle and such a great household of servants that the Philistines became jealous of him.
  • Deut 8:13-14 : 13 when your cattle and flocks increase, when you have plenty of silver and gold, and when you have abundance of everything, 14 be sure you do not feel self-important and forget the LORD your God who brought you from the land of Egypt, the place of slavery,

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  • 2 Chr 18:1
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    1Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab,

  • 2 Chr 17:10-13
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    10The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.

    11Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat tribute, including a load of silver. The Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.

    12Jehoshaphat’s power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.

    13He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 17:6
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    6He was committed to following the LORD; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

  • 2 Chr 17:1-4
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    1Jehoshaphat Becomes King His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king and solidified his rule over Israel.

    2He placed troops in all of Judah’s fortified cities and posted garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had seized.

    3The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,

    4but instead sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike the Israelites.

  • 2 Chr 20:5-6
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    5Jehoshaphat stood before the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the LORD’s temple, in front of the new courtyard.

    6He prayed:“O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.

  • 1 Kgs 22:43-45
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    43He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.(22:44) However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.

    44(22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

    45The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, including his successes and military exploits, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 20:29-30
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    29All the kingdoms of the surrounding lands were afraid of God when they heard how the LORD had fought against Israel’s enemies.

    30Jehoshaphat’s kingdom enjoyed peace; his God made him secure on every side.

  • 2 Chr 19:1
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    1When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned home safely to Jerusalem,

  • 2 Chr 19:3-5
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    3Nevertheless you have done some good things; you removed the Asherah poles from the land and you were determined to follow God.”

    4Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem. He went out among the people from Beer Sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and encouraged them to follow the LORD God of their ancestors.

    5He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

  • 2 Chr 20:18
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    18Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face toward the ground, and all the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD and worshiped him.

  • 2 Chr 20:25-27
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    25Jehoshaphat and his men went to gather the plunder; they found a huge amount of supplies, clothing, and valuable items. They carried away everything they could. There was so much plunder, it took them three days to haul it off.

    26On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, where they praised the LORD. So that place is called the Valley of Berachah to this very day.

    27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them; the LORD had given them reason to rejoice over their enemies.

  • 2 Chr 32:27
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    27Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all his other valuable possessions.

  • 2 Chr 27:6
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    6Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to please the LORD his God.

  • 2 Chr 32:23
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    23Many were bringing presents to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations.

  • 2 Chr 9:8
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    8May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.”

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    12You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.

  • 1 Kgs 10:9
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    9May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”

  • 2 Chr 30:12
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    12In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict of the king and the officers in keeping with the LORD’s message.

  • 2 Kgs 12:18
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    18King Jehoash of Judah collected all the sacred items that his ancestors Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, kings of Judah, had consecrated, as well as his own sacred items and all the gold that could be found in the treasuries of the LORD’s temple and the royal palace. He sent it all to King Hazael of Syria, who then withdrew from Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 20:20
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    20Early the next morning they marched out to the wilderness of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said:“Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the LORD your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win.”

  • 2 Chr 15:15
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    15All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the LORD and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.

  • 2 Chr 19:8
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    8In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 13:18
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    18That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

  • 2 Chr 6:4
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    4He said,“The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.

  • 1 Chr 16:27
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    27Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy.

  • 2 Chr 24:17
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    17After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice.

  • 2 Chr 20:15
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    15He said:“Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you:‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

  • 2 Chr 21:3
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    3Their father gave them many presents, including silver, gold, and other precious items, along with fortified cities in Judah. But he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

  • 2 Chr 1:1
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    1¶ The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the LORD his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

  • 2 Kgs 3:12
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    12Jehoshaphat said,“Yes, he receives the LORD’s messages.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to visit him.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • Ezra 1:6
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    6All their neighbors assisted them with silver utensils, gold, equipment, animals, and expensive gifts, not to mention all the voluntary offerings.

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    29He built royal cities and owned a large number of sheep and cattle, for God gave him a huge amount of possessions.

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    12David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

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    32He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.

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    27Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the LORD which is in Jerusalem!