| King James Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. | 1Asa's son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king, and he consolidated his authority over Israel |
| 2And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. | 2by placing troops in all of the fortified citadels through Judah and by establishing garrisons throughout the land of Judah and in the cities that his father Asa had captured. |
| 3And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; | 3The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals. |
| 4But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel. | 4Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel. |
| 5Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. | 5Therefore the LORD secured Jehoshaphat's kingdom under his control, with all of Judah paying him tribute, and Jehoshaphat became very wealthy and greatly respected. |
| 6And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. | 6He remained committed to following the LORD, and he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. |
| 7Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah. | 7During the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach throughout the cities of Judah. |
| 8And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. | 8They were accompanied by the descendants of Levi, including Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah. These descendants of Levi were accompanied by the priests Elishama and Jehoram. |
| 9And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people. | 9They taught throughout Judah from a copy of the Book of the Law of the LORD that they took with them as they passed through all the cities of Judah, teaching among all the people. |
| 10And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. | 10Because they were afraid of the LORD, none of the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah dared go to war against Jehoshaphat. |
| 11Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. | 11Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and Arabians brought him flocks of 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. |
| 12And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store. | 12As a result, Jehoshaphat grew more and more powerful, and built up fortresses and storage centers throughout Judah. |
| 13And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. | 13He placed a large amount of supplies into storage throughout the cities of Judah and stationed soldiers—all of them valiant men—in Jerusalem. |
| 14And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand. | 14Here's how they were mustered, listed according to their ancestral houses and listed by commanders of thousands: Adnah commanded 300,000 elite forces. |
| 15And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand. | 15Near him was Johanan, commander of 280,000 |
| 16And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. | 16and next to him was Zichri's son Amasiah, who had volunteered to serve the LORD. He commanded 200,000 elite forces. |
| 17And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand. | 17There was also Eliada from Benjamin, himself a valiant soldier. He was accompanied by 200,000 expert archers bearing shields. |
| 18And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war. | 18Near him was Jehozabad, who was accompanied by 180,000 soldiers equipped for warfare. |
| 19These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah. | 19These men served the king, and there were others whom the king garrisoned inside fortified cities throughout all of Judah. |
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