2 Chronicles 17:1
“And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead,.... In the stead of Asa his father:
and strengthened himself against…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Jehoshaphat ascended the throne in the fourth year of Ahab 1Ki 22:41, probably after that monarch had contracted his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jehoshaphat - and strengthened himself against Israel - The kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rivals from the beginning;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 17:1-9
Here we find concerning Jehoshaphat,
I. What a wise man he was. As soon as he came to the crown he strengthened himself…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Ch 17:1-6 (cp. 1Ki 22:41-43). The Character of Jehoshaphat's Reign
1. strengthened himself against Israel Render,…
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