Jehoshaphat’s Reign

17 His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him and strengthened himself against Israel.^(A)

²⁴ Then Asa slept with his ancestors and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his father David; his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him.^(A)

The Whole Armor of God

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power;

⁸ and Asaph^[a] the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah,

⁵ Hezekiah^[a] strengthened himself and built up the entire wall that was broken down and raised towers on it,^[b] and outside it he built another wall; he also strengthened the Millo in the city of David and made weapons and shields in abundance.^(A)

And they shall know that I am the Lord.^(A)

⁸ The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread even to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.^(A)

Egypt Attacks Judah

12 When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he grew strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, he and all Israel with him.^(A)

David’s Mighty Men and Their Exploits

¹⁰ Now these are the chiefs of David’s warriors, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.^(A)

Jehoshaphat Reigns over Judah

⁴¹ Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab of Israel.^(A)