2 Chronicles 17:1-19 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. This chapter shows — I. THAT TRUE RELIGION IS THE BASIS OF THE STATE; and that wherever it prospers there the State prospers. II. THAT IT IS THE WISDOM OF KINGS TO ENCOURAGE RELIGION with all their power and influence. III. THAT A RELIGIOUS NATION IS EVER A GREAT NATION. IV. THAT A RELIGIOUS NATION IS EVER A PEACEFUL AND UNITED NATION. ( A. Clarke, D. D..) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.WEB: Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. |
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