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Chapter 19

Jehoshaphat Rebuked. When King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned in safety to his palace in Jerusalem, Jehu the seer, the son of Hanani, went forth to meet him, and he said to the king: “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, the wrath of the Lord will strike you. Even so, some good can be found in you, for you have removed the sacred poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

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19 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem, Jehu(A) the seer, the son of Hanani, went out to meet him and said to the king, “Should you help the wicked(B) and love[a] those who hate the Lord?(C) Because of this, the wrath(D) of the Lord is on you. There is, however, some good(E) in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles(F) and have set your heart on seeking God.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 19:2 Or and make alliances with